Nida Tüfekçi

Mehmet Nida Tüfekçi (1 March 1929 – 18 September 1993) was a Turkish folk music artist.

Personal life
Tüfekçi was born on 1 March 1929 in Akdağmadeni, Yozgat. His wife Neriman Altındağ Tüfekçi also was a Turkish folk singer. They left behind a daughter, Gamze (born 1958).

In 1991, he was awarded the title of State Artist, the highest distinction for artists in Turkey. He died on 18 September 1993 in Istanbul of a heart attack.

Career
Tüfekçi sang, played the bağlama and composed folk songs. He was also director and conductor of the TRT's Ankara Radio Turkish Folk Music Ensemble for many years from 1966.

Legacy
A concert was organized in Muğla in his memory on 20 December 2013.