His curiosity, however, is driven by a rumor. He has heard great things about her beauty and character from others in the village. To confirm if she is the one he has been searching for, he asks a series of playful questions: "Do you have a mother? Do you have a father?" "They praised you to me; is there any truth to it?"
In the high, misty pastures of the Black Sea mountains, a young man is captivated by a girl he sees wandering the trails. He begins his song by warning her that these highlands are not easy to navigate; the lakes are deep, and her hands, stained with festive henna, are too delicate for the rugged life of the plateau. 4 Vokal Anan Var Midur
The story within the song captures a playful, traditional courtship ritual typical of Turkish highlands (yaylas). The Story of "Anan Var Midur?" His curiosity, however, is driven by a rumor
Watch the 4 Vokal performance of this Black Sea folk classic: 4 Vokal - Anan Var Midur? YouTube• Mar 6, 2017 Koliva - Anan Var Midur Do you have a father