About The Book

This unique anthology presents English translations of thirty-two of the best-loved sacred songs (ilahis) of Turkey, together with full musical notation. Spanning seven centuries, the line-up includes classics by Yunus Emre, Niyazi, Aski, and many more. The original metres have been retained, allowing the words to be sung to the original Turkish tunes.

These songs are ideal for choirs and individual vocalists, looking to widen their repertoire by exploring the charms of one of the world's great musical traditions.