Selçuk M. Kızılateş

Selçuk Murat Kızılateş was born in 1972 in Erzurum, Turkey. He graduated from Karadeniz Technical University in 1996 with a degree in Geophysical Engineering. He began his professional music career during his university years by composing music for theatre. In 2000, he joined TRT Ankara Radio as an instrumentalist. Since then, he has participated in countless TRT radio and television productions as an arranger, music director, consultant, and performer. In 2006, he became affiliated with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Turkey. He has served as conductor, arranger, music and art director in many album, TV, and concert projects. He also conducted the Istanbul State Turkish Folk Music Choir. Currently, he continues his work with the Istanbul Sufi Ceremonies Ensemble (İstanbul Meydan Meşkleri Topluluğu). BOOKS & PUBLICATIONS Hünkâr Makamı (2021) – A 312-song anthology of compositions by Ottoman sultans. Music Director, Arranger, Producer Ardahan Folk Songs (2016) – Published by Ardahan Governorship; based on research and field recordings. Author TELEVISION PRODUCTIONS Featured as music director, arranger, composer, or consultant in major TRT productions including: Hafıza, Bir Avuç Türk, Aşkın Şehitlerine, Matem-i Muharrem, This Flag Will Never Fall, The Banner That Did Not Fall, Yadigâr, Can'lı Türküler, Turkish Folk Atmosphere, Dilek Ağacı, and more. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Hacettepe University: Folk music instructor and conductor (1998–2016) Ankara University: Turkish Folk Music Club conductor (2017–present) Berlin Conservatory of Turkish Music: Bağlama instructor and choir conductor (2000) ALBUM PROJECTS (Selected) Hünkâr Makamı, Kadındır, Canan Uykuda, Şems Trio, Derun-i Dil, Efkâr, Kür’ün Sesi, Harmony of İstanbul, To Zeibekiko Tis Evdokias, Bi Haber, İz Kalır, Diyar-ı Barak, and many others. LIVE SHOWS & CONCERT PROJECTS Şems Trio Concerts, Yedi Cihan Kadınları, Şahdeniz, In the Name of Love, This Flag Will Never Fall, Neşet Ertaş Tribute, Songs for Women, Martyrdom Concerts, Love Devoted Songs, Matem, Hasan Hüseyin Aşkına, etc.