08.07.2026 18:50
A surprise musical choice marked the official welcoming ceremony at the Presidential Complex in Ankara for US President Donald Trump, who was in the city for the NATO Leaders Summit. During the ceremony, Ahmet Kaya's beloved piece 'Kum Gibi' was performed with piano accompaniment. The selection of this song in the official program quickly became one of the most talked-about topics on social media platforms, sparking great reaction.
Yesterday, the music played during the official welcoming ceremony at the Presidential Complex for US President Donald Trump, who came to Turkey to attend the NATO Summit of Heads of State and Government, drew attention.
AHMET KAYA'S BELOVED WORK INTERPRETED WITH PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT
During the ceremony, "Kum Gibi," one of Ahmet Kaya's beloved works, was performed with piano accompaniment. The choice of this piece in the official welcoming program quickly became a trending topic on social media platforms, with many users sharing posts and comments about the selection.
RELEASED IN 1994
"Kum Gibi," with lyrics and music by Ahmet Kaya, is included in the artist's album "Şarkılarım Dağlara," released on May 5, 1994, under the GAM Music label. The work has come back into the spotlight years later after being performed at the official welcoming ceremony at the Presidential Complex.