Abdullah Balak

Abdullah Balak (born February 3, 1938 ) taught at a number of schools and was a professor at Harran University, Department of Music. He was closely acquainted with prominent musicians of his period. Balak is notable for his knowledge of the music traditions and makams of Urfa. He has also worked on the compilation, categorization and instruction of folk dances, and received numerous awards from various organizations for his wide range of achievements.

Compositions Felek sen ne feleksen Dağıdır yar dağıdır. Çağırdım bağ içinde Öz yurdum Urfa’da garibem Bülbül Urfalıdır benim yar Türkmendim rışvan oldum Kardaş dala konaram Seherden uyanasan Yarımın adı yaşar Urfanın altı bağlar Başında yazma var Fadile Bülbül Ceylan Bala ceylan Eyübün sabrı gelini Uykumdan seher uyandım Ah yar elinden Bülbülün bitmez çilesi Pencere bizde taka Urfa nın yolu bağdır Eminem Haticem Cemilem Baba ben dervişmiyem Ben sıkmalı al isterim Endim kuyun dibine

Compilations Kara çadırın kızı Portakal dilim dilim Kımıl Endim kuyun dibine