Vote for your favorite Turkish-language song, from classical and arabesk to Anadolu rock, pop and rap. This wide-ranging poll spans every era and stays open.
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About this poll
Turkish-language music has built a wide repertoire since the 1950s, spanning classical art music, arabesk, Anadolu rock, pop and rap. Each generation produced songs that spoke in the language of its own era, and many of them are still listened to decades later. This poll compares songs across the whole of that history rather than favoring a single genre.
How songs were chosen
For every song included, the songwriter, composer, release year and, where relevant, the album were checked. Whether a song was released as a standalone single or as part of an album shaped how each entry is described. For anonymous folk songs, the performer most associated with the song was used.
Balancing eras and genres
The list avoids favoring one decade or genre. Classical standards, well-known arabesk hits, the political and personal songs of Anadolu rock, 1990s and 2000s pop, and post-2010 pop, alternative and rap songs all appear side by side. No artist has more than three songs, so the list does not collapse into just a handful of names.
Missing a song
Given decades of material, not every favorite could make the first round. Use the suggestion form to propose a missing song, ideally with its release year or a source, and the objection form to flag anything that looks incorrect.
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