Born (and also known by the Turkish name Ahmet), Ciguli was a Bulgarian-born musician of Turkish-Romani descent.
In 1999, the Turkish music scene was unexpectedly taken over by and his high-energy hit, "Çalgıcı Karısı Binnaz." Combining Balkan rhythms with Roma influences and a dash of humor, the song became a massive cultural phenomenon, turning an accordionist from Bulgaria into one of the most recognizable faces in Turkey. The Man Behind the Music: Ciguli Ciguli Г‡algc Kars Binnaz 1999
He earned the name "Ciguli" due to his lightning-fast accordion skills, which fans compared to the speed and agility of the Zhiguli (VAZ-2101), a popular Soviet sedan in Bulgaria. Born (and also known by the Turkish name
Released in , "Çalgıcı Karısı Binnaz" (Binnaz, the Musician's Wife) was the lead single from his debut album Binnaz (also known by the title Yapma Bana Numara in some releases). Released in , "Çalgıcı Karısı Binnaz" (Binnaz, the