: It emerged in the 1960s as a voice for rural migrants moving to big cities like Istanbul, expressing their sense of displacement and social "rebellion". Essential "Damar" Artists and Albums
: The lyrics almost exclusively deal with longing (hasret) , heartbreak , fate (kader) , and the struggles of the common person.
If you are putting together a playlist or searching for albums, these are the legendary "Big Four" and classic records: Müslüm Gürses