About Turkish pop
Turkish pop is a music genre that emerged in Turkey. It is usually classed as a form of pop music and music of Turkey.
From Wikipedia
The roots of traditional music in Turkey span across centuries to a time when the Seljuk Turks migrated to Anatolia and Persia in the 11th century and contains elements of both Turkic and pre-Turkic influences. Much of its modern popular music can trace its roots to the emergence in the early 1930s drive for Westernization. Âşık, atışma, singing culture, wedding dance continued way of having fun with family and friends as before. Due to industry music and music in daily life aren't same. Turkish people including new generations have nostalgia music culture.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Turkish pop.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Turkish pop?
Turkish pop is a music genre that emerged in Turkey. It is usually classed as a form of pop music and music of Turkey.
Where and when did Turkish pop originate?
Turkish pop originated in Turkey.