- country:Türkiye
- style(s):Turkish
- label:not signed
- artist posted by:The Rainbow Company
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Latif Bolat, singer and composer, is one of the most distinguished Turkish musicians in the USA. With a vast repertory that includes songs in classical, folk and Sufi music styles, he accompanies himself on the baglama and various other traditional instruments from the Turkish folk music tradition. Now residing in Berkeley, California, Latif is a native of the Turkish Mediterranean town of Mersin. After receiving his degree in folklore and music from Gazi University in Ankara, he taught traditional music throughout Anatolia. Latif is available for live concerts and lectures on Turkish studies. He has released two albums, INFINITE BEGINNINGS and ASK OLSUN, LET THERE BE LOVE which are available for licensing and distribution. He is currently working on his third album which is scheduled for release December 2001.