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The songs are rooted in the legacy of the Sarukhanids (Saruhanoğulları) , a Turkmen principality that ruled the region in the 14th century.

Melancholic songs dealing with regional tragedies or lost loved ones. SaruhanВ ЕћarkД±larД±

Like much of Western Anatolia, Saruhan songs often feature the Zeybek , a heavy, dignified dance rhythm (typically 9/8 or 9/4 time). The songs are rooted in the legacy of

A traditional "Saruhan" sound usually includes the Saz (Baglama) , Zurna (double-reed wind instrument), and Davul (bass drum). Saruhan songs often feature the Zeybek

Look for performers from Manisa or those specialized in "Aegean Folk Music" (Ege Türküleri).