Book review the Anadolu’nun Sırlı Sesi Müziğiyle Ankara (The Secret Voice of Anatolia: The Book of Ankara with its Music)

Abstract

The Secret Voice of Anatolia: The Book of Ankara with its Music consists of 280 pages and 13 chapters in total. The book was prepared in cooperation with Ankara Governorship, Ankara Provincial Ministry of Culture and Tourism and Ankara Development Agency and was published in 2018. It is considered extremely important that the published work is carried out with the cooperation of very valuable institutions, that Turkish culture is explained to Turkish people, and that the richness of the history, culture and music of Ankara, the capital of Turkey, is revealed through such a study. The most important feature of the book is that it is written with a general-to-specific approach. In the book, before reaching a subject specific to Ankara, the subject itself is explained, thus increasing the value and scope of the information described. Another important point of the book that needs to be emphasized is the transfer of all music genres that have existed in Anatolian geography, starting from the Neolithic ages until today, mostly based in Ankara, to the reader. The book has a content that is not only considered as a study of music, but also includes many other branches of science such as history, language and literature, archeology. The book is also satisfying in terms of references due to the fact that it consists of scientific research articles that are rich in examples and supported by visuals. The importance of Turkish culture is emphasized throughout the book, Turkish music culture is explained in detail with many scientific data, and valuable opinions are shared about the cultural diversity brought by the rich, cosmopolitan and multicultural structure of the Ankara region. For readers who want to learn about Turkish music history culture, Ankara history and music culture, it can be seen that the Secret Voice of Anatolia: Ankara with its Music is a must-have resource when the book is examined.