Abdullah Balak, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Abdullah Balak

Ottoman composer

Date of Birth: 03-Feb-1938

Place of Birth: Şanlıurfa, Turkey

Date of Death: 25-Feb-2017

Profession: composer

Nationality: Turkey

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Abdullah Balak (born February 3, 1938 - died February 25, 2017) 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.