Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek @ Footprints Festival 2026
Bio
De Duits-Turkse zangeres Derya Yıldırım groeide via haar ouders op met Anatolische muziek en leerde ook de saz bespelen. Met Grup Şimşek brengt ze moderne, psychedelische versies van Anatolische volksmuziek, plus eigen werk. Hun motto: “You need a groove and a melody, and everything around it is free!”
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Their fusion of traditional Turkish melodies with psychedelic rock and jazz creates a rich, textured sound that is both nostalgic and modern. The band's ability to reimagine folk traditions while maintaining their authenticity has earned them a dedicated following.
Festival Bio (English)
The German-Turkish singer Derya Yıldırım grew up with Anatolian music through her parents and also learned to play the saz. With Grup Şimşek, she delivers modern, psychedelic versions of Anatolian folk music, along with original compositions. Their motto: "You need a groove and a melody, and everything around it is free!"
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De Duits-Turkse zangeres Derya Yıldırım groeide via haar ouders op met Anatolische muziek en leerde ook de saz bespelen. Met Grup Şimşek brengt ze moderne, psychedelische versies van Anatolische volksmuziek, plus eigen werk. Hun motto: “You need a groove and a melody, and everything around it is free!”
Schedule
Saturday, February 21
21:05 - 22:05
Cloud Nine
Details
Number in Act
4
Front Person Gender
♀️ Female
Front Person of Color
Yes