When the mist descends on the Kaçkar Mountains and the smell of pine fills the air, there is one sound that defines the soul of the Black Sea: the . In their "Tulum Potpori" (Acoustic), the Turkish folk group Koliva manages to strip away the modern noise, bringing us back to the raw, rhythmic heart of Karadeniz music. A Medley of Heritage
: Played by Caner Parlağı, the instrument serves as the "breath" of the region, its goat-skin bag and wooden pipes mimicking the wild winds of the northeast. Koliva Tulum Potpori Karadeniz Akustik
Everything About Black Sea Culture: Cuisine, Music & Traditions When the mist descends on the Kaçkar Mountains