Emrah Kaptan is a talented musician and composer proficient in playing various instruments, such as bass, double bass, piano, and saz.

He was raised in France, where he was exposed to music from his family’s native Black Sea region in Turkey. At the age of 12, he began playing the electric guitar and later became a sought-after session musician, collaborating with international artists across various genres and incorporating both traditional Turkish and Western instruments into his compositions.

His latest single, “Pir Sultan,” pays homage to the revolutionary poet Pir Sultan Abdal and showcases Kaptan’s musical range. The intricate arrangement and improvisations reveal his exceptional musicianship, reflecting his deep roots in Turkish culture and his innovative approach to music-making.