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Batum Tгјrkгјsгј — Atiye

The track blends traditional Black Sea folk elements, such as the use of the kemençe and horon rhythms, with contemporary pop and electronic arrangements typical of Atiye's "ethnic-pop" style.

Despite the title referencing (Batumi, Georgia), the folk song is officially registered as belonging to the Sinop region in Turkey. Repertoire Number: 1371 in the TRT Folk Music archives. Source Person: Münire Tarabuş. Compiler: Sabahat Karakulakoğlu. Themes & Lyrics The song narrates themes of longing, love, and separation . Atiye Batum TГјrkГјsГј

While the lyrics and melody are credited as Anonim (Anonymous), the arrangement for the Budur album was crafted to appeal to a modern audience, featuring energetic choreography in its music video directed by Ulaş Elgin. Cultural Origin & Traditional Roots The track blends traditional Black Sea folk elements,