Yaşar Güç

 
Style of Art : Master craftsman / kaval maker, kaval player
Branch of Art : Turkish folk music: Dilli and dilsiz horlatma kaval
Art Profile :

Yaşar Güç was born in Niksar in the district of Tokat. At the age of 12, he learned how to make and play kaval from his father. Currently, Güç is known as the best kaval maker in Turkey. In 2009, he received “Turkey’s Living Human Treasures 2010 Awards” from UNESCO. Güç continues to make kaval at his workshop in Niksar, Tokat.

Reference: aregem.kulturturizm.gov.tr, tourismlifeinturkey.com, niksarhuseyingazi.com

City : Tokat
Country : Turkey
Preferred Lang. : Turkish
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