Baris Mansuroglu Usudum Ana Usudum Erzurum Halaylari Yeni 2023 Page

The title track, "Üşüdüm Ana Üşüdüm" (translated as "I am cold, Mother, I am cold" ), is a standout piece that captures the rugged beauty and cold climate of the Erzurum region. Released under the label, this 2023 version blends modern production with the traditional, disciplined rhythm that Erzurum’s "Bar" and "Halay" dances are famous for.

Erzurum folk dances, often referred to as "Bar games," are distinct from other Turkish dances due to their strict rules and lack of improvisation—dancers must move as one single, disciplined unit. The title track, "Üşüdüm Ana Üşüdüm" (translated as

The Heartbeat of Anatolia: Barış Mansuroğlu’s 2023 Erzurum Halayları The title track