Köçek
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The köçek was typically a young, male, and physically attractive enslaved dancer, who usually cross-dressed in feminine attire, and was employed as an entertainer.
Köçek in Ottoman miniature.
"Köçek troupe at a fair" at Sultan Ahmed's 1720 celebration of his son's circumcision. Miniature from the Surname-i Vehbi, Topkapı Palace, Istanbul.
"Performing Köçek", illustration from Hubanname by Enderûnlu Fâzıl, 18th century
Hammamizade İsmail Dede Efendi was a composer of Ottoman classical music.
His museum in Cankurtaran
His original instruments
Music Salon
Guest Salon