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The BEST of HEYAMO & ARAVANI: Birol Topalogu, et.al. Selections: For Arsima; Nani Nani Oy; Kocari; Heyamo; Love; I Am Going; Little Bride; Crying of the Mother; Melody for the Road; Improvisational Song; helesa Yalesa; Heyaymoli; Song for Tea; There isn't Moonlight Tonight; Little Girl; Aravani; Song for Collard Green; Heyena. Laz are the indigenous people of the southern Caucasus together with the Mingrelians (Christian Laz), Georgians, and the Svans. In Turkey, the Laz population is concentrated on the northeastern Black Sea shore. Their language is called Lazuri and their recorded history dates back to the 4th century B.C.. Today, the language and culture of Laz people are being systematically threatened and assimilated in dominant official cultures. Birol Topalogu, who performs the vocals here as well as preparing the arrangements and playing kemence, guni and percussion, is one of the foremost folk musicians in Turkey today. On this recording he strives to remind the Laz people, especially the youth, of their rich culture and heritage.