Abdullah Papur Agarmis Arpasi Figi Kurumus -

Abdullah Papur (1945–1988) was a Kurdish Alevi musician known for his politically charged and socially conscious songs, such as "Gardiyan," for which he served prison time. He remains a cult figure in Turkish folk music, particularly in the Sivas region. Watch a performance of this moving track by Abdullah Papur:

: The barley has turned white/ripened, and the vetch has dried. Abdullah Papur Agarmis Arpasi Figi Kurumus

: My rose (beloved) has grown tired traveling through the streams. Abdullah Papur (1945–1988) was a Kurdish Alevi musician

: It is a classic example of Uzun Hava , a non-metric folk melody style characteristic of Central and Eastern Anatolia. such as "Gardiyan