Derya Yildirim & Grup Şimşek

Derya Yildirim & Grup Şimşek are renowned for their distinctive blend of Anatolian folk, psychedelia, pop, and soul influences. The band, consisting of singer and bağlama player Derya Yıldırım, keyboardist Graham Mushnik, guitarist/flutist Antonin Voyant, and drummer Helen Wells, has been internationally recognized since 2014. Their 2026 Bandcamp release, "Yarın Yoksa (Instrumentals)", showcases an 11-track album. Their latest releases include "Dost 1 & 2" (2024, cd), "Kar Yağar" (2019, vinyl), and "Nem Kaldı" (2017, cassette). Experience the fusion of thunder and poetry as "Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek" channel Anatolian folk through fuzzed-out psychedelia, cinematic grooves, and a Baglama that sobs and laughs. Rooted in tradition but dreaming beyond borders, their sound is collective, and fiercely alive. Turkish lyrics, global fire. Come get struck.

Derya Yildirim & Grup Şimşek played in Palapa at Fusion festival 2025.