From Local to Universal: A Cultural Anthropological Analysis On Fazıl Say’s Black Earth


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BULUT M. H., SEVEN E., SEVEN TOHTAROVA E.

III. ULUSLARARASI MÜZİK VE GÜZEL SANATLAR EĞİTİMİ SEMPOZYUMU, Sivas, Türkiye, 10 Kasım 2023, cilt.3, sa.40954

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Tam Metin Bildiri
  • Cilt numarası: 3
  • Basıldığı Şehir: Sivas
  • Basıldığı Ülke: Türkiye
  • Sivas Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

With a cultural anthropological perspective, this study examines the musical and philosophical evolution of Fazıl Say's composition "Black Earth", inspired by the cultural roots of Anatolia and especially by Aşık Veysel Şatıroğlu's work of the same name, into a globally respected work. The study touches upon Veysel's local musical elements that bear the traces of the Anatolian minstrel tradition and examines Say's skillful integration of these local musical idioms with universal musical styles. Using interdisciplinary approaches, including comparative analysis and historical contextualization, the study underlines the cultural interconnectedness emphasized by "Black Earth" and highlights its contribution to intercultural understanding as a cultural conduit while paying tribute to the memory of Aşık Veysel. The research also examines the impact and perception of the composition in different cultural settings, underlining Anatolia's capacity to transcend geographical and cultural boundaries while preserving its unique musical heritage.

In a broader context, the study aims to enrich the discourse on the vital role of music in developing a global cultural fabric, highlighting a subtle understanding of the interplay between local texture, universal resonance and artistic inspiration epitomized by the narrative of "Black Earth".

Key words: cultural anthropological perspective, "Black Earth", Âşık Veysel, traces of the Anatolian minstrel tradition, Intercultural,