Although officially attributed to the region in TRT archives, the song is deeply connected to Bergama, Izmir . Google Watch Action Data
Cengiz Özkan, a master of the bağlama and a prominent Turkish folk musician, released the song as the title track of his 1998 album, Kırmızı Buğday . Cengiz Г–zkan KД±rmД±zД± BuДџday Mp3
December 11, 1998, under the Kalan Müzik label. Although officially attributed to the region in TRT
Cengiz Özkan’s 1998 rendition of (Red Wheat) is widely considered a definitive modern recording of one of Western Anatolia's most poignant folk songs. While the track has evolved into a melodic love song in popular culture, its roots are deeply intertwined with the Turkish War of Independence and the legend of a local hero. The Musical Legacy of Cengiz Özkan Kırmızı Buğday . December 11