Zara

Zara formed in the late 1990s in Adıyaman, a city in southeastern Turkey. The band's sound grew from Anatolian folk traditions, with Hüsnü Şenlendirici on bağlama, İsmail Tunçbilek on ney, Özcan Şenver on guitar, and Zeki Güney on percussion. Their debut album arrived in 2001.

Songs like "Ah Hamamcı" and "Başım da Altın Tacım" became popular, mixing traditional Turkish melodies with contemporary arrangements. The band's work sometimes sparked debate about cultural norms, though they also received recognition like the Golden Butterfly Award.

They released albums including "Şevkim Kırıldı" and "Yolcu Yolunda Gerek," and collaborated with artists such as Tarkan and Sertab Erener. Other tracks in their catalog include "Beni Unutma," "Beyaz Giyme Toz olur," and "Bir Fırtına Tuttu Bizi."