: His early career was deeply influenced by his collaboration with the late Kazım Koyuncu , another legendary figure in Black Sea rock and folk. The Artist: Gökhan Birben
: Birben often performs in Homshetsi (Hemşince) and Laz , languages native to his region, making his work vital for linguistic preservation. Gokhan Birben Tulum Eldurur Beni
: Born in Rize, Birben spent his childhood in the mountains before moving to Istanbul for musical training. : His early career was deeply influenced by