Latif Bolat

latif1Latif Bolat, one of the most distinguished Turkish musicians in the United States, gives concerts, lectures, and workshops throughout the world. Specializing in the sacred music of Turkey, he performs solo and with his ensemble at numerous universities, museums, and cultural and spiritual centers each year. To learn more about Latif Bolat, visit www.latifbolat.com.
Nesimi (15th c.)

I myself took up the cloak of blame;
I smashed the bottle of honor and virtue on a stone.
What of it?

Sometimes I rise up and watch the universe from above.
Sometimes I go down to earth and lose myself in love.
What of it?

Sometimes I study life’s meaning in the holy books.
Sometimes I go to the tavern and get drunk.
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