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).
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. Released in , "Çalgıcı Karısı Binnaz" (Binnaz, the
Born (and also known by the Turkish name Ahmet), Ciguli was a Bulgarian-born musician of Turkish-Romani descent. Born (and also known by the Turkish name