Born in Kocaeli and trained at the in Opera and Singing, Tutkun famously realized that while she could master arias, she couldn't "feel" them the way she felt the folk songs of her homeland. This transition from opera to folk music gave her a unique edge—a powerful, controlled soprano that brings a regal air to humble village laments. The Story Behind the Song
Tutkun’s version, featured on her 2010 album Ay Karanlık , is widely available across major platforms: Ordu'nun Dereleri - Song by Şükriye Tutkun - Apple Music Sukriye Tutkun Ordunun Dereleri Official Audio
The song tells the story of two lovers, Mehmet and Hacer , in the Ordu region of Turkey. Born in Kocaeli and trained at the in