: Her work earned her 12 Golden Record awards and the Cannes Long Play award.
: It established the "Gurbet" (longing for home) theme that dominated her 40+ albums and 500+ recordings . Legacy of the Recording
: Following the success of "Gülom," her subsequent hits like "Beyaz Atlı" sold over a million copies, a rare feat for the era. Yuksel Ozkasap Gulom 1966 Plak Version
: While visiting Germany as a tourist in 1966, she was discovered by Yılmaz Asöcal, the owner of Türküola , who transformed her into a recording star.
: "Gülom" was Özkasap's very first 45 RPM record (plak). : Her work earned her 12 Golden Record
In 1966, Yüksel Özkasap released "Gülom," a landmark single that defined the sound of the Turkish diaspora. Known as the "Nightingale of Cologne" (Köln Bülbülü), Özkasap became the voice of millions of "guest workers" (Gastarbeiter) who had migrated to Germany. The 1966 Plak Version
: The song's melody was famously discovered through a newspaper advertisement looking for new composers; the winning entry became "Gülom." : While visiting Germany as a tourist in
💡 : Collectors often seek the original Türküola label pressings, as these contain the raw, emotive vocal style that first captured the hearts of Turkish workers in Germany. If you are interested in this era of music, I can help you: Find the complete tracklist of her early 45s Identify other "Köln Bülbülü" era artists Locate current digital versions of these vintage recordings
