Eartha Kitt - Uska Dara (A Turkish Tale) (Live) (1953) "Uska Dara (A Turkish Tale)," performed by Eartha Kitt, is a vibrant blend of Turkish folk and American jazz, released in 1953. This track demonstrates Kitt's ability to merge different musical styles, reflecting her artistic curiosity and sophistication. "Uska Dara" adapts the Turkish song "Üsküdar'a Gider İken," which narrates a journey to Istanbul's Uskudar district. The melody, deeply rooted in Turkish folk traditions, was reinterpreted