With more than 30 albums released since 1969, Orhan Gencebay has created a legacy that reaches into traditional folk, rock and classical to set a new standard for modern Turkish music. His talents range from acting to composing and producing music, but his fame has been cemented by unmistakable, emotive vocals, capable of undulating between a passionate cry and a hushed, mesmerising whisper. A plethora of instrumentals mark many of his recordings, with swirling string sections backing his riveting, smoky voice.