Turdi Akhun

Musical Artist

1881 – 1956

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Who was Turdi Akhun?

Turdi Akhun, sometimes spelled Turdu Ahun, was a traditional Uyghur folk musician in the Xinjiang region. He was born into a family with a rich musical history and could perform his music completely from memory, even into his 70s. Prior to his death he, along with Omar Akhun, made a recording of 12 muqams, and was recognised as the foremost exponent of this genre.

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Born
1881
Also known as
  • Turdu Ahun
Died
1956

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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