Selin Sümbültepe at Kresslesmühle 2025-09-21T18:00:00
Selin Sümbültepe hails from Hatay in Southeastern Turkey. To date, she has released two studio albums and various singles, always working independently. Selin’s first album “Cızgan” was released in 2017, her second album “Ben Estim Sen Esme” in 2021. In 2024, Selin Sümbültepe released her EP “Hemhal” (to unite, in English), produced by Lebanese indie and global music pioneer Zeid Hamdan. “Hemhal” celebrates the culture of Hatay that was hit by a devastating earthquake in 2023. Selin’s new songs are healing music; by touching her roots, Selin felt, she would get closer to everything that she had lost in this natural disaster.
“Selin Sümbültepe’s music speaks to a global audience with a sense of discovery, urging listeners to engage with the universality of sound” — SceneNoise
Selin Sümbültepe loves and is influenced by artists like Fairuz and Yasmin Hamdan, the two divas from Lebanon; Naissam Jalal, the inspiring flutist; as well as Turkish icons Bariş Manço and Aysel Gürel, the amazing lyricist. With her fusion folk pop, Selin Sümbültepe combines Middle Eastern melodies with Western pop aesthetics, based on her cultural background. Selin Sümbültepe has performed at festivals across Turkey, and in 2025 she captivated audiences at the RIMM Festival in Sfax (Tunisia), the Musicas do Mundo Festival in Sines (Portugal), and the Jazzhane Festival in Zurich.
Selin Sümbültepe’s “Hemhal” is not just an EP; it’s a powerful declaration of her identity, a celebration of her heritage, and a bold step into a broader musical landscape. With “Hemhal” begins a new stage of Selin Sümbültepe’s artistic path and her future releases will certainly continue to be intriguing. Stay tuned!