Yaşar, the soulful singer from Adana, has honed his craft for decades. From the decadence of 1996 debut hit “Divane” to bittersweet 2001 ballad “Acıtmıyor Sevdan”, his work is defined by a traditional sound of lilting guitar and layered melodies. Yaşar imbues his music with religious allegory and intricate metaphors: on “Kuşlar,” he draws a deft parallel between lost love and a flock of birds flying on the wind. But the evocative lyrics and atmospheric production are always anchored by the pop icon’s crystalline vocals. These are songs to savour.