Barbaros revitalizes Turkish pop

Popular Turkish singer Barbaros has recently released a new song called "Gel" (Come), bringing back the nostalgic Turkish pop sound we have missed. With lyrics and composition by Umut Yaşar Sarıkaya and arrangement by renowned musician Mustafa Ceceli, the track is released under the Pasion Turca label.

Known for his vibrant live performances, Barbaros' colorful repertoire spans arias, musical hits, pop, jazz standards and chansons.

A graduate of the Istanbul University State Conservatory with a major in opera, Barbaros is singing in four or five languages. He has also collaborated with world music stars, and one of his standout moments was when he got Spanish singer Cecilia Krull to dance to Turkish pop songs on stage while performing with a symphony orchestra.

In an interview, Barbaros shared insights about his latest Mediterranean-inspired song, upcoming projects, his remarkably diverse repertoire and his heartfelt connection with his audience.

Can we say that your new song "Gel" brings back the pure Turkish pop and the taste of a Mediterranean song that we've missed?

The song "Gel" contains Mediterranean tunes. I hope it gives people positive feelings and makes them feel warm and close. I think we need such warm melodies in pop music.

In essence, your new song calls for love, but what is the story of the song?

Umut Yasar Sarıkaya, who wrote the song — I don't know exactly how he felt about it, but he told me in a WhatsApp message that he had given me the song as a gift. I immediately started working to present the song.

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