PROGRESSIVE ZAMANLAR
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Born in Ankara in 1958…
A graduate of Ankara Atatürk High School, he studied business administration.
From 1981 onwards, he held various positions in the private sector, including senior management roles.
Since 2011, he has worked from home, providing consultancy services in logistics and energy.
An accomplished bridge player, he collects a variety of objects, including stamps and matchboxes. He also reads books on Türkiye’s recent history and takes part in activities that introduce him to different regions of the country and their historical and cultural heritage.
His main passion is collecting visual and written material about the classic rock music of the 1970s. A member of classic rock fan clubs in Türkiye and abroad, Besim Cingi attends rock and jazz concerts whenever possible. He is an active member of the Turkish PİNKFLOYD TURK and PROGTURK communities and continues to expand his collection of vinyl records, CDs and DVDs. He is married and has a daughter.
Archive from Radio Café Turc. Biographical details and references to ages, roles or broadcasts describe the period of the original publication.
Text and photographs: Radio Café Turc. Original source ↗