Nilipek / Turkish Kebap / Cem Yildiz

Nilipek

Nilipek. is a Berlin-based Turkish singer-songwriter. With her four studio albums, she has made a modest contribution to the Turkish alternative music scene, whilst remaining true to her characteristic DIY ethos and, at the same time, cautiously exploring the mainstream.

Her debut album, *Sabah*, released in 2015, marked the arrival of a new voice on the Turkish indie scene. Her subsequent albums, *Döngü* and *Mektuplar*, showcase a rawer and more layered sound. Her fourth album, *Uydurduğumuz Oyunlarla*, perfectly reflects her musical evolution since her debut. In February 2026, she released her first single entirely in English, ‘Safe Coast’. The song is about the search for meaning and stability in a world that is constantly changing and becoming increasingly threatening, whilst the music itself evokes a sense of safety and security.

Turkish Kebap

Turkish Kebap is a Brussels-based band fronted by singer Dilan Özsu. The group draws inspiration from Anatolian folk, psychedelic rock and 1970s rock music, weaving these influences together with contemporary sounds and vibrant (Brussels) energy. With a repertoire that includes both interpretations of classic songs and original compositions, Turkish Kebap creates a warm and compelling musical world where ancient traditions and modern influences converge.

Turkish Kebap’s music forms a subtle blend of rhythms and melodies that takes the audience on a journey through love, hope, exile and connection. The result is a vibrant and groundbreaking sound that reaches far beyond our familiar musical horizons.

Dilan Özsu (zang, synth, bağlama), Antoine Périlleux (drums), Louis Périlleux (bas), Clémence Devaux (klarinet), Malcolm Moreno (gitaar)

CEM YILDIZ - Anatolan Electro-Folk

Multi-instrumentalist and modern troubadour Cem Yildiz blends the rich Anatolian musical tradition with contemporary electronic sounds. With his album *Ben Uçarım Gökler Uçar*, he is currently touring venues and festivals at home and abroad. Over the years, Cem Yildiz has emerged as a distinctive voice within the contemporary Turkish and international music scene. His artistic journey began with the album *HÜ*, inspired by Alevi songs, and took further shape through his work with Orient Expressions and Insanlar. Alongside his own projects, Cem Yildiz has built a versatile career comprising music for film and TV, diverse collaborations and unique live productions.

His collaboration with Acid Arab has yielded internationally acclaimed tracks that aptly reflect his open-mindedness and musical curiosity. Under the monikers Electro-Shaman and Acid Dede, he has developed his own stage language in which Anatolian folk, electronic grooves and improvisation come together. During his concerts, he constantly reinterprets his songs, giving each performance its own unique character.