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The ballad known as Eşref Bey Türküsü, which emerged around the murder case in Giresun that resulted in the death of Eşref Gedikali, is one of the examples in oral culture where laments sung at funerals gradually crystallized into the ballad form.Connection to the EventEşref Bey Türküsü is directly linked to the killing of Eşref Gedikali, who was born in the Piraziz district of Giresun and belonged to the Gedikalizade family【1】. Eşref Gedikali, who operated a hazelnut factory alongside his broth

"Eledim Eledim Höllük Eledim" is a folk song emerged as a result of a bitter event experienced in Erzurum and has become known to a wide audience over time, becoming a folk song in its present form.The Story of the Folk SongAt the center of the story is a couple who could not have children for a long time. Despite the despair they experienced during this process, the couple did not give up their desire to have a child and adopted a baby boy as a last resort. However, another loss awaited the fam

Ağıt is a folk song typically sung following a death or any deeply affecting tragic event. In ağıts, people express their sorrow, fear, and helplessness through melodic words.Ağıts recall past events and reflect the emotions of the community. For this reason, they are important for children’s understanding of their culture, history, and traditions.What Does an Ağıt Convey?Ağıts are mostly sung about death. Other themes include illness, war, separation, and major disasters. Natural events such as