Cayda Cira Blues (2:54)

Writer/Arrangement: Ayşe Göksenin Tuncalı / Member of The Musical Work Owners Group Society (MSG) - Turkey
Publisher: Public Domain


This is a blues arrangement of a traditional Turkish folk song called “Çayda Çıra” which is commonly sung by women at traditional “henna night” gatherings (similar to hen nights and bachelorette parties of the West) held before wedding ceremonies.

The song has a time signature of 10/8, which is a common Anatolian time signature.

Second half of the lyrics is in English; a translation of what Goksenin says in the first Turkish half...

Recording: Kivilcim Konca (Recorded live at ITU MIAM Studios), Mix-Mastering: Serdar Oztop

Vocal, guitar: Goksenin
Guitar: Gurkan Ozbek
Harmonica: Dincer Tugmaner
Bass: Ozan Yesildal
Drums: Soner Doganca