Mehmet Nida Tüfekçi (1 March 1929 – 18 September 1993) was a Turkish folk music artist.

Personal life Tüfekçi was born on 1 March 1929 in Akdağmadeni, Yozgat. His wife Neriman Altındağ Tüfekçi also was a Turkish folk singer. They left behind a daughter, Gamze (born 1958).

In 1991, he was awarded the title of State Artist, the highest distinction for artists in Turkey. He died on 18 September 1993 in Istanbul of a heart attack.

Career Tüfekçi sang, played the bağlama and composed folk songs. He was also director and conductor of the TRT's Ankara Radio Turkish Folk Music Ensemble for many years from 1966.

Legacy A concert was organized in Muğla in his memory on 20 December 2013.

See also List of Turkish musicians

References

External links Nida Tüfekçi playing the bağlama and singing "Dersini Almış da Ediyor Ezber" at TRT4 TV