Gandagana () is a popular Georgian folk song and a traditional dance from the Adjara region. It is a significant piece of Georgian cultural heritage, often performed in a traditional dance style called Acharuli Gandagana.

Description The lyrics center on two lovers who are forced to separate by their families and societal conventions, expressing their unfulfilled longing and heartache. The haunting refrain "Tarnanani ninano" in the chorus is said to echo an "eternal farewell" between the lovers. It is an example of Georgian vocal polyphony, a musical tradition recognized as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO.

Versions "Gandagana" has gained immense modern popularity through various covers and remixes.

Traditional Version: The Basiani Ensemble and similar folk groups perform authentic renditions, showcasing the song's traditional beauty. Karmate Version: A well-known version was created by the Turkish folk band Karmate, which released it as a Turkish song on their album Nayino. Trap Remix (Also Known as Acharuli Gandagana): The song is most famous online in its "trap remix" versions and has gone viral for its catchy beat and was used in various internet videos and dance performances.

Lyrics +GeorgianEnglish TranslationGogov gogov kiskisa

Ak chamodi ʒklis pirsa

Ʒkali masvi kokita

Gamaǯgeni kocnita

Tarnanani ninano

Ʒkals napoti Cmaohkonda

Alvisi xis camona tvali

Dadek napotomiambe

Sayvarlis semonatvali

Tarnanani ninano

Naliaze me ver eval

Kibis uku debelio

Me ikedan verçamoval

Şhenze çuuxutebelio

Tarnanani ninano

Taroze makvs xuti vaşli

Sami şhen şiginaxeo

Baxçaşi rom pipinebdi

Pancridan diginaxeoGirl, girl giggling (giggling)

Come here to the water's edge

Make me drink water with his jug,

Feed me with kisses

Tarnanani ninano

The water has turned from the poplar tree,

was taking the chip away.

Stop stream;

Tell me what my beloved said!

Tarnanani ninano

I can not go to the warehouse;

without imposing stairs.

I can't get down from there;

Without holding you ..

Tarnanani ninano

I have five apples on the shelf,

I kept the three for you

You were spinning four in the garden;

I saw you through the window

See also

Georgian cultural heritage

References