Neşet Ertaş

Neşet Ertaş was born in 1938 in Kırtıllar Köyü. His parents were Döne from Hacelobası village in Keskin and Muharrem Ertaş from Yağmurlu Büyükoba. He is known for his association with Turkish folk songs and the bağlama instrument, embodying the traditions of Anatolian Turkmen/Abdal music. Ertaş's life story is marked by struggles with poverty, displacement, and separation, making him a significant figure in the folk music scene for over four decades.