Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek are an internationally acclaimed ensemble that seamlessly blends Anatolian folk traditions with psychedelic, pop, and soul influences. Formed in 2014, the group is fronted by Hamburg-born singer and bağlama virtuoso Derya Yıldırım, who passionately delivers vocals exclusively in Turkish, her "emotional language." ([bigcrownrecords.com](https://bigcrownrecords.com/artists/derya-yildirim-grup-simsek/?utm_source=openai)) The band's lineup includes French musicians Graham Mushnik (organ, synthesizers) and Antonin Voyant (guitar, bass, flute), both known for their cinematic, groovy atmospheres, and South African drummer Helen Wells, who joined in 2022, bringing her unique style from the Cape Town DIY and psychedelic scenes. ([bigcrownrecords.com](https://bigcrownrecords.com/artists/derya-yildirim-grup-simsek/?utm_source=openai)) Their discography features two albums and an EP, with their latest release, "Yarın Yoksa," produced by Grammy-winning Leon Michels, further solidifying their reputation for innovative soundscapes. ([spillmagazine.com](https://spillmagazine.com/spill-news-outernational-collective-derya-yildirim-grup-simsek-combine-anatolian-folk-modern-psychedelic-flair-on-their-latest-single-ceylan/?utm_source=openai)) With extensive tours across Europe and a recent signing to Big Crown Records, Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek continue to captivate audiences worldwide. ([bigcrownrecords.com](https://bigcrownrecords.com/artists/derya-yildirim-grup-simsek/?utm_source=openai))