: In the context of the lyrics, the "killing" or "destroying" refers to the overwhelming sense of longing ( gurbet ) and heartbreak that the tulum’s high-pitched, wailing sound evokes.
: Born in Rize, Birben spent his childhood in the mountains before moving to Istanbul for musical training. Gokhan Birben Tulum Eldurur Beni
Gökhan Birben’s (The Tulum Kills/Destroys Me) is a definitive anthem of Black Sea folk music, capturing the raw, melancholic beauty of the Kaçkar Mountains. Birben, a singer of Hamsheni descent, is celebrated for preserving the cultural heritage of the Rize and Artvin regions. Musical Significance & Cultural Roots : In the context of the lyrics, the
Experience the soulful intensity of Gökhan Birben's performance, where the tulum's sound brings the spirit of the Black Sea highlands to life: Türkiyeye Bir KARADENİZ Yeter | Karadeniz Facebook• Jan 29, 2010 Türkiyeye Bir KARADENİZ Yeter | Karadeniz Birben, a singer of Hamsheni descent, is celebrated
: His early career was deeply influenced by his collaboration with the late Kazım Koyuncu , another legendary figure in Black Sea rock and folk. The Artist: Gökhan Birben
Gökhan BİRBEN - Tulum Eldurur Beni · Türkiyeye Bir KARADENİZ Yeter - with Ibrahim Kulaber and 3 others. Facebook·Karadeniz
: Birben often performs in Homshetsi (Hemşince) and Laz , languages native to his region, making his work vital for linguistic preservation.