In over two decades Neşe Yılmaz aka Zara has carved an exceptional path in Turkish music. The singer’s 2002 album Misafir sealed her reputation as one of the most soul-stirring exponents of modern halk. She dextrously wraps her vocals around Turkish classical and Sufi music, and ambitious collaborations with the likes of new age composer Can Atilla demonstrate her ability to master a wide array of styles. Zara continues to shine with the Derin Aşk trilogy, which made her a major force in arabesque.