Jehan Barbur
Jehan Barbur (full name Jehan İstiklal Barbur) is a Turkish singer, songwriter and author of Christian Arab descent. Born in Beirut in 1980 and raised in İskenderun, Hatay, she graduated from Bilkent University in American Culture and Literature. After moving to Istanbul to pursue music, she was discovered by celebrated musician Bülent Ortaçgil, whose endorsement led to a deal with Ada Müzik. Since her 2009 debut album "Uyan," she has released albums including "Hayat," "Sarı" and "Evim Neresi," and is also a prolific writer, penning story and poetry collections like "Çatıdaki Çimenler" and "Garam," and co-directing the 2025 documentary "Tanıştığıma Memnun Oldum." She has lived in Bodrum since 2016.
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Who is Jehan Barbur? ▾
Jehan Barbur (full name Jehan İstiklal Barbur) is a Turkish singer, songwriter and author of Christian Arab descent. Born in Beirut in 1980 and raised in İskenderun, Hatay, she graduated from Bilkent University in American Culture and Literature. After moving to Istanbul to pursue music, she was discovered by celebrated musician Bülent Ortaçgil, whose endorsement led to a deal with Ada Müzik. Since her 2009 debut album "Uyan," she has released albums including "Hayat," "Sarı" and "Evim Neresi," and is also a prolific writer, penning story and poetry collections like "Çatıdaki Çimenler" and "Garam," and co-directing the 2025 documentary "Tanıştığıma Memnun Oldum." She has lived in Bodrum since 2016.
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