Hi, I'm Baha. I'm an experienced Oud player for recording and live sessions, I'm also a composer. I've played in albums, soundtracks, theatre shows, live gigs, festivals, etc. I have the equipment to record myself at home. (UAD Apollo twin interface, Lewitt&AKG condenser mics, I use Logic to record)

I grew up in Istanbul, the meeting point of two continents, and the prolific melting pot of European and Middle Eastern musical cultures. So, not very surprisingly, I was able to shape a very unique artistic style that embraced both Istanbul music and Middle Eastern music.

I have also garnered attention as the first-ever Turkish oud artist to be invited to play flamenco in Spain and to give a solo recital at the Royal Albert Hall. Furthermore, these milestone events were preceded and followed by performances at prominent concert venues in Turkey and Europe, such as Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall, Lütfi Kırdar Meeting and Performance Hall and Zorlu Performing Arts Center in Istanbul; Gongora Theatre in Cordoba; and Vortex Jazz Club and Green Note in London. I also performed in festivals like Alamar World Music Fest in Almeria, Yeldeğirmeni Spring Jazz Festival in Istanbul, and Rebetiko Carnaval in London. I performed some musicals at the Royal Shakespeare Company and (a Broadway Musical) at Donmar Warehouse Theatre. I have also done some Oud and Makam Music workshops in Istanbul, London, and Madrid. I have played in some Turkish singers' albums as well as my albums "The Pearl" and "The Turkish Oud".

I hope I can get a chance to touch your music.

Click the 'Contact' above to get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you.

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3 Reviews

Endorse Baha Yetkin

10 months ago by Aneesh
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Absolutely fantastic oud player with an ability to play virtuosically to the fullest but balance that with an understanding of the track such that the oud line fits the music well when it's the main or supporting. Baha did a tremendous job recording an oud line for my composition for oud, santoor, bansuri, clarinet, fretless and double bass, and percussion. I was very happy with the oud recording as it's come out exceptionally well. Looking forward to working with Baha again. Highly recommended
about a year ago by Damen Samuel
Verified
It was great getting to work with Baha and I am very satisfied with his service.
He delivered a beautiful and well crafted oud part to one of my songs.
He played with a lot of feel and emotion, which was exactly what the song needed.
I would definitely work with him again in the future.
4 years ago by Ben V.
Verified
Wonderful sound, great improvisation skills & also very professional and easy to work with.