Derya Yildirim & Grup Şimşek

Derya Yildirim & Grup Şimşek are a leading force in contemporary Anatolian psychedelia. Fronted by Hamburg-born singer and bağlama player Derya Yildirim, the group's latest album Yarın Yoksa (If There Is No Tomorrow) carries forward the spirit of resistance, longing, and hope that runs through their music and is drawn from the rich heritage of Anatolian folk traditions. Bandcamp release: Yarın Yoksa, by Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek Release description: 11 track album Their sound is a fusion of fuzzed-out psychedelia, cinematic grooves, and traditional Turkish instruments, creating a collective and fiercely alive music that transcends borders.

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