Manastır Türküsü
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Manastır Türküsü, also called Manastırın ortasında is a Turkish song, sometimes played on a saz, that is known for being a favorite of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and played at gatherings he attended, where he and other guests would reportedly sing along with the musicians.[1] Several Turkish recording artists including Okan Murat Öztürk have released versions of the song.[2] It was played by the Istanbul State Symphony Orchestra as part of their special Atatürk'ün Sevdiği Şarkılar (Songs Atatürk Loved) concert.[3]
There is more than one version of the lyrics. One version begins:
Manastırın ortasında var bir hamam |
In the center of Manastır, there is a hamam |