Istanbul Gelisim University Faculty of Health Sciences: Monthly Events and News Bulletin (Volume: 4, Issue: 39, March 2024)

Abstract

Aşık Veysel Memorial Concert and Conference Held On March 19, 2024, at 14:00, the event titled “Aşık Veysel Memorial Concert and Conference” was held at the Mehmet Akif Ersoy conference hall by the Istanbul Gelişim University Faculty of Health Sciences, Departments of Audiology and Health Management, and the İGÜ Youth Choir. The speaker of the event, Nazender Süzer Gökçe, is the grandson of Aşık Veysel. During the event, Nazender Süzer Gökçe shared information about Aşık Veysel's life. Aşık Veysel's art is one of the most precious examples of folk poetry tradition. He wrote poems that touched people's hearts using simple, sincere, and heartfelt language. His works express the joys, sorrows, loves, and hopes experienced among the people, reflecting the common feelings of the Turkish nation. Aşık Veysel's art shines not only in his poems but also in his ability to play the saz (a Turkish musical instrument). Being a master of saz playing as well, Veysel performed many of his works accompanied by this instrument. His melodies, combined with deep emotions, enchanted listeners.