String — long-necked lute
Saz / Bağlama
Also known as: Bağlama · Baglama
Region: Kurmanji-speaking regions of Turkey and Syria; central to dengbêj-influenced song
About the Saz / Bağlama
A long-necked lute shared with Turkish, Armenian, and Iranian traditions. Central to the Kurmanji singer-songwriter tradition, especially in Turkish Kurdistan. Şivan Perwer's signature instrument throughout his career.
Where it's used
Kurmanji singer-songwriter tradition, modern Kurdish folk, dengbêj-influenced music
How to learn
Saz schools exist in Istanbul, Berlin, and Stockholm. Among the more accessible Kurdish instruments to learn.
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