0 Meltem TASKIRAN (Turkey) Teaches in Istanbul conservatory, a dean of pop music faculty. Won many awards in contests: Altin Anten Song contest (TRT-Turkey) - 2nd prize; 1990 Sopot - Best performance; 1991 White Nights festival (St. Petersburg) - 2nd prize; 1995-96 Pamukkale (Turkey) - 1st prize and Best performance; 1997 Malta Song contest - Best young talented performer; 1998 South Pacific Song contest - 3rd prize; 1999 Cairo Intl' Song contest - 3td prize. She released 2 albums, which were awarded by FIDOF prizes.