Transformation From Oturak Âlemleri To Barana Sohbetleri

Konya has been in a central position in history in terms of politics, economy and culture. The diversity and affluence which come as a result of its centralised location are encountered within the culture of the city. Oturak âlemi is a part of this culture, an important example of musical entertainment culture. Although the exact date of appearance of oturak âlemleri is unknown, its roots are based on the tradition of âşıklık. Oturak âlemi which has such a long history, has yielded to barana sohbetleri due to its transformation into a charachter that spoils the morals, public peace and order within the time. As a result of the literature review, a limited number of studies on oturak âlemleri and barana sohbetleri have been reached. These investigated studies are very valuable in their own context. However, this article is different from the studies that had been examined since the transformation of oturak âlemleri and barana sohbetleri is discussed in this study. In this study, an interview was done, using the document analysis method the limited written sources about Konya Oturakları has been analysed, the similarities and differences between oturak âlemleri and barana have been presented. At the end of the literature review and personal interview, oturak âlemleri ve barana sohbetleri were determined as an organization, the factors affecting the transformation were discussed together with their reasons, and the differences and similarities between oturak âlemleri and barana sohbetleri were revealed.