Cinuçen Tanrıkorur (1938-2000) was a prodigious Turkish oud player, composer, musicologist, and one of the most prominent figures in the world of Turkish classical music in the 20th century. Born in Istanbul, Tanrıkorur possessed a deep reverence for the traditional sounds of his homeland and dedicated his life to both preserving and innovating within the genre. His expertise in Ottoman classical music, alongside his proficiency on the oud—a fretless string instrument central to Middle Eastern music—established him as an eminent authority and an esteemed performer.

Throughout his career, Tanrıkorur contributed significant works that reflected his masterful blending of historic melodies with contemporary sensibilities. Albums such as "Turquie - Cinuçen Tanrıkorur - L'Art Du Ud (Série archives)" showcase his virtuosity and deep understanding of the instrument, while "Bayati Araban Mevlevi Ayin-i Şerifi" reflects his scholarly approach to Mevlevi Sufi music traditions. His compositions not only drew from the vast repertoire of Ottoman music but also included original works, some of which were featured in collections like "Cinuçen Tanrıkorur Vol.1" and highlighted in performances such as "Sema in Konya: Sufi Music." He also worked with talented vocalists, as seen in pieces like "Mehlika Sultan (Music to Lyrics of Yahya Kemal, Alâeddin Yavaşça, Selma Sağbaş)" and "Günaydinim, Narçiçeğim." Cinuçen Tanrıkorur's legacy is that of a musician who not only played but truly embodied the soulful essence of Turkish classical music.

Genres

Arab Folk

Oud

Turkish Classical

Latest Release

Turquie - Cinuçen Tanrıkorur - L'Art Du Ud (Série archives)

Cinuçen Tanrikorur

Ep - 5 Tracks - Released March 31, 2021