One of the most well-known Turkish musicians in the U.S., Latif Bolat plays Turkish Folk Music and devotional Sufi songs, called Ilahi and Nefes, from the Anatolian peninsula. Latif sings of love and spirit, with many songs featuring the lyrics of the great 13th century mystical poets Rumi and Yunus Emre.
Latif Bolat will be appearing, with his ensemble of musicians and dervishes in Shiley Auditorium at USD on Friday, February 2 at 8pm. Admission: $12 general, $8 CWM members and students, free for children under 12.
Latif Bolat is a native of the Turkish Mediterranean town of Mersin. After receiving his degree in folklore and music at Gazi University in Ankara, Turkey, he taught traditional music throughout Eastern Anatolia. He then went on to manage a musical theater company, Ankara Halk Tiyatrosu, which performed traditional musical plays. Now residing in California, Mr.Bolat is one of the most distinguished Turkish musicians in the US. With a vast repertory that includes songs in classical, folk and Sufi music styles, he accompanies himself on the baglama (long-necked lute), and various other traditional instruments from the Turkish folk music tradition.
For more information on Latif Bolat visit: http://www.latifbolat.com