: The use of the three-stringed box-shaped lute (kemençe) is the backbone of his tracks, played at the breakneck speeds required for authentic horon dancing.
: His 1989 album Karadeniz Tatlısı established him as a regional star with tracks like "Hovarda" and "Kahrolmuşum". Mehmet AkyД±ldД±zВ Horon
KARADENİZ MUSİKİ•331K views · 3:48 · Go to channel Köprülü Müzik · Mehmet Akyıldız-Sen Olsan[Official Audio ©2019 Köprülü Müzik ]. YouTube·Köprülü Müzik Mehmet Akyıldız - Yaylalar / Karadeniz | Avrupa Müzik : The use of the three-stringed box-shaped lute
Mehmet Akyıldız is a seminal figure in Karadeniz (Black Sea) music, renowned for his role in modernizing and popularizing the —the fast-paced, communal folk dance characteristic of the eastern Black Sea region of Turkey. His career, spanning several decades, has been defined by high-energy performances that bridge traditional kemençe rhythms with contemporary production. The Musical Style of Mehmet Akyıldız spanning several decades
: While staying true to the folk roots, he often incorporates synthesizers and electronic drums to make the music more suitable for weddings, festivals, and modern social gatherings.