Hacı Taşan

**Hacı Taşan** was a legendary Turkish folk singer and saz virtuoso who became a cornerstone of Central Anatolian musical traditions. Born in the 1920s in Kırşehir, a region famed for its rich folk heritage, Taşan belonged to the Abdal musical lineage, a community of traveling artists preserving Anatolian stories through song. His raw, soulful voice and mastery of the bozlak genre—a passionate, improvisational style of vocal lament—made him a beloved figure, capturing themes of love, heartache, and rural life.

Tracks like *Afşar Bozlağı* and *Kır Atınan İndim Kara Dikmeden* showcase his ability to blend poetic storytelling with haunting melodies, often accompanied by his saz (a long-necked lute). A mentor to icons like Neşet Ertaş, Taşan’s music remains a vital bridge between old Anatolian folk traditions and modern Turkish folk revival. His recordings, including the earthy charm of *Of Ofum Dağına Karlar Mı Yağdı?*, continue to resonate as timeless expressions of Anatolia’s cultural soul.

Genres

Japanese Vgm

Oyun Havasi

Arabesk

Latest Release

Kır Atınan İndim Kara Dikmeden

Hacı Taşan

Single - Released January 1, 2015