Orhan Gencebay
Orhan Gencebay, born Orhan Kencebay on August 4, 1944, in Samsun, Turkey, is a
singer, composer, producer, musical director, and actor. He began his musical
journey at a young age, taking classical Western music lessons and learning to
play various instruments including the bağlama. Gencebay's early compositions
showcased his mastery of traditional Turkish melodies. He moved to Istanbul in
the 1960s, where he studied at the city’s conservatory and performed with
various groups. His breakthrough came with the release of "Bir Teselli Ver" in
1970, a song that blended traditional Tu...
