The song is a "türkü" (folk song) deeply associated with Gaziantep (Antep), often played in hammams and social gatherings to evoke joy and celebration.
The Gaziantep Castle and the Bakırcılar Çarşısı (Coppersmiths' Bazaar) provide the physical setting for the traditions mentioned in regional folk songs.
He is credited with preserving and popularizing the regional "Asbap" and "Sıra Gecesi" musical traditions through his ensemble and numerous album releases spanning several decades. Related Gaziantep Cultural Assets
Born in 1957 in Şanlıurfa, Akif Çekirge was raised in a musical family.