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Gaye Su Akyol
Composer
Singer
Gaye Su Akyol is a Turkish singer, songwriter, composer and painter who blends traditional Anatolian music with global genres like psychedelic rock, surf rock and post-punk. Born in Istanbul in 1985, she is the daughter of painter and writer Muzaffer Akyol and graduated in anthropology from Yeditepe University, a background that shapes her futuristic take on cultural roots. She made a strong impression with her 2014 debut solo album Develerle Yaşıyorum, written and composed entirely by her, and brought her music to a global audience through Dunganga Records, which she co-founded with Ali Güçlü Şimşek, alongside German label Glitterbeat Records. Praised by outlets like The Guardian and Pitchfork, she was named Artist of the Year in 2019 by Songlines magazine.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Gaye Su Akyol? ▾
Gaye Su Akyol is a Turkish singer, songwriter, composer and painter who blends traditional Anatolian music with global genres like psychedelic rock, surf rock and post-punk. Born in Istanbul in 1985, she is the daughter of painter and writer Muzaffer Akyol and graduated in anthropology from Yeditepe University, a background that shapes her futuristic take on cultural roots. She made a strong impression with her 2014 debut solo album Develerle Yaşıyorum, written and composed entirely by her, and brought her music to a global audience through Dunganga Records, which she co-founded with Ali Güçlü Şimşek, alongside German label Glitterbeat Records. Praised by outlets like The Guardian and Pitchfork, she was named Artist of the Year in 2019 by Songlines magazine.
Where does Gaye Su Akyol perform / which events are they playing? ▾
Gaye Su Akyol will perform at the following upcoming events: Blind İstanbul (Istanbul), Gaye Su Akyol - Blind Istanbul — 26 Sep 2026