Trakya Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi (Jun 2024)
A STUDY ON TURKISH FOLK SONGS AND SONGS USED IN NORTH MACEDONIA TURKISH THEATER SCRIPTS
Abstract
: The Balkans is a geography where various nations live together. Turks, who first appeared in the Balkan lands in the 4th century, have been extremely influential in the region since the Ottoman period. Balkan Turks developed Turkish literature through various publications in the cities they lived in. Sesler Journal enabled the Turks living in North Macedonia to continue their literary activities. In Sesler Journal, the works of many Balkan Turkish writers, including poetry, stories, scientific publications, and theater texts, have met with the readers. There are elements of their cultural identity in various artistic activities of the Balkan Turks. One of the branches of art in which cultural identity comes to the fore is theater. In this study, an analysis was made of the songs and folk songs identified in Turkish theater based on the theater script published in Sesler Journal. As an important part of Turkish theater, the works of writers such as Şerafettin Nebi, Hüseyin Süleyman, Süreyya Yusuf, Hasan Mercan, İlhami Emin, Cemail Maksut were examined in Sesler Journal. This research was carried out to identify and qualitatively analyze literary elements such as songs and folk songs that are frequently encountered in theater scripts. A remarkable amount of song and folk song usage is observed in the North Macedonian Turkish Theater during the examined period. This situation has been closely associated with the need to protect and preserve national identities in the post-Ottoman period. It is seen that Turkish theater is an important tool to ensure the continuation of Turkish identity. Songs and folk songs stand out in theater scripts not only as entertainment elements but also as important elements that enable the audience to establish an emotional bond by reflecting a cultural and historical background. It is thought that the intensive use of such literary elements contributes to the integration of the audience with their national identities and to the process of keeping these identities alive.
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