Baris Manço

The Profile

Barış Manço (born 2 January 1943 — died 1 February 1999) was a Turkish singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and leading figure of Anatolian rock; frontman of the band Kurtalan Ekspress and a prominent TV personality in Turkey.

Born 2 January 1943 in Istanbul, Turkey. Died 1 February 1999. Led Kurtalan Ekspress. Known for fusing traditional Turkish music with rock, psychedelic and progressive influences.

DeBaser hosts a detailed, appreciative review of Barış Manço's album 2023, highlighting his fusion of traditional Anatolian music with psychedelic/progressive rock and synth textures. The review emphasizes Manço's cosmopolitan experiences, his role in Anatolian rock, and specific tracks and instrumentation. Overall the tone is analytical and celebratory.