Mustafa Tereci Uyan Coban Uyan Baba Apr 2026

"Uyan Çoban Uyan" (Wake up shepherd, wake up) is a traditional Turkish folk song (türkü) famously associated with the legendary folk poet and musician . Mustafa Tereci , a contemporary folk artist and bağlama (saz) player known for his performances in the "Bozlak" and "Oyun Havası" styles, has also notably performed this piece. Cultural Significance and Meaning

His rendition often features the Elektro Bağlama , giving the traditional piece a more modern, resonant sound while maintaining its emotional "Bozlak" roots. Mustafa Tereci Uyan Coban Uyan Baba

Like much of Aşık Mahzuni Şerif's work, the song is a critique of social injustice and a call for vigilance and awareness among the common people. Mustafa Tereci's Version "Uyan Çoban Uyan" (Wake up shepherd, wake up)

The phrase "there is a wolf in the flock" serves as a warning against internal threats, betrayal, or negligence by those in power who should be protecting the vulnerable. Like much of Aşık Mahzuni Şerif's work, the