Emre Nalbantoğlu

Emre Nalbantoğlu is a Turkish musician and songwriter from Ankara blending blues with jazz, rock and folk, known among fans as "Dede" for his soulful, heartfelt delivery and guitar work. Born in Ankara in 1985, he graduated from Ankara Atatürk High School and later earned a degree in Civil Engineering from Süleyman Demirel University, working as an engineer for about two years before shifting his career toward his true passion, music. After building a dedicated fanbase by sharing songs on SoundCloud and YouTube, he gained wider recognition by winning first place at the prestigious Roxy Music Competition in 2013; his guitar-and-blues-rooted music carries folk influences from its focus on social and human themes, and his recent work has added touches of jazz and R&B. After a long stretch as an independent artist, he signed with Universal Music Turkey and now has a broad catalog including albums such as "Akıldan Geçer," "Derdi Neydi?" and "İhtimal."

Emre Nalbantoğlu will perform at the following upcoming events: The Keep (Çanakkale), Emre Nalbantoğlu — 13 Nov 2026 · IF Performance Hall (Ankara), Emre Nalbantoğlu — 23 Dec 2026 · F Stop Salon (Eskisehir), Emre Nalbantoğlu — 24 Dec 2026