Fatih Kısaparmak

Fatih Kısaparmak, born on January 31, 1961, in Maden, Elâzığ, Turkey, is a Turkish folk music artist, songwriter, composer, and musician. He began his musical journey at the Ankara State Conservatory and achieved breakthrough success with "Kilim" (1985), a poetic song that became a significant hit. Throughout his career, Kısaparmak has released several albums including Dicle'nin Oğlu (1996) and Ben Iki Kere Agladim (2004). His work often explores themes of love and separation, with notable songs like "Odam kireç tutmuyor" and "Bu adam benim babam". He is also known for his virtuosic playing of the saz, an instrument in the lute family, and has been recognized as a significant figure in Turkish folklore music.