The Voice of Anatolia: Exploring the Fayez Saidawi Turkish Zurna
The zurna is an ancient double-reed wind instrument with roots stretching back to Central Asia and the Ottoman Empire. Characterized by its conical wooden body—traditionally carved from apricot or plum wood—and its flared bell, it is famous for a "sharp, piercing sound" that can be heard from long distances.
His style is rooted in —the high-energy, celebratory sound of weddings ( düğün ), henna nights, and street festivals.