Zelişah & Mustafa
Karaoğlan
Digital Single
25.07.2025
Karaoğlan is a playful folk dialogue by Zelişah & Mustafa, built around a witty musical exchange on female–male relationships.
Unearthed from dusty shellac record archives, this traditional melody finds new life through newly written lyrics and the duo’s distinctive performance style. In the song, the female voice flirts and teases with elegance, while the male voice responds with humor and charm, creating a lively call-and-response rooted in Anatolian folk storytelling.
Directed by Stephan Talneau, the accompanying music video reflects this intimate and humorous interaction. With a minimal yet expressive instrumentation—divan sazı, wooden spoons, and finger cymbals—Karaoğlan captures the duo’s onstage chemistry and translates their playful dialogue into a warm, sincere musical experience.
Vocals, Percussion (Spoons & Cymbals): Zelişah Kızılkan
Divan Sazı, Vocals: Mustafa Altınkaya
Producer / Recording / Mixing / Mastering: Ozan Demir
Studio: ODES Studio, Istanbul
Music Video Director: Stephan Talneau
