Erdal Erzincanв - Gitme Turnam

The crane is compared to the "beloved" ( canan ) and spiritual figures like Yusuf-u Kenan (Joseph of Canaan) and Pir Balım Sultan .

"Gitme Turnam" is more than a song; it is a piece of cultural heritage that connects contemporary listeners to the centuries-old Sufi and Alevi poetic traditions. Erdal Erzincan – Gitme Turnam Lyrics - Genius Erdal ErzincanВ Gitme Turnam

Erdal Erzincan typically performs this with a bağlama using the Bağlama Düzeni (tuning). The crane is compared to the "beloved" (

Erdal Erzincan, a master of the bağlama (Turkish lute) from Erzurum, known for his virtuosic finger-picking technique called şelpe . Erdal Erzincan, a master of the bağlama (Turkish

The lyrics are attributed to Dedemoğlu , an 18th-century folk poet.

The song was compiled by Adnan Ataman from the renowned folk artist Âşık Daimi , who is the "source person" for this specific version from the Erzincan region. 2. Meaning and Lyricism