Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek: Singer-Songwriter in New York

About Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek

Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek sits at the intersection of Anatolian rock and contemporary psychedelia, often threaded with electronic textures and studio-minded precision. Led by singer and bağlama player Derya Yıldırım, the group builds arrangements that move between folk-rooted melody and modern rhythm design. In New York City they have appeared in lineups at Elsewhere, including multi-artist nights tied to Big Crown Records’ 10-year anniversary programming. Their performances tend to favor clarity and pacing over spectacle.