Ibrahim Tatlises

Ibrahim Tatlises, often called Ibo, started singing in the streets and local gatherings in Şanlıurfa before his first album Aramam came out in 1978. His voice earned him the nickname Nightingale of Turkish Music, and songs like Ah Askim and Bitanem became staples. He kept recording through the 1980s and 1990s with albums like Mavi Mavi and Gülüm.

In 1990, he survived an assassination attempt that left him partially paralyzed, but he returned to performing. Tatlises worked with other Turkish musicians including Zeki Müren and Orhan Gencebay, though he remained primarily a solo artist. His output was steady, with records like Arabesque in 1997 and Yaşamak Ne Güzel Şey in 2000.

His personal life and outspoken nature sometimes drew media attention, but his singing career continued. Fans know him for tracks such as Su Ver Leylam and Bir Kulunu Cok Sevdim, which have stayed in circulation alongside his older material.