Orhan Osman is a successful bouzouki player who is appreciated with his technique and musical ideas. He was born in Germany, as of Turkish origin and he is also a Greek citizen. He lives in Istanbul since 1996. He released five albums: Devr-i Alem, Gökkuşağı, Maziden, Kolik and İstanbul Rebetleri, respectively. The artist, who has several collective albums with the most prominent musicians of Turkey, contributed to soundtracks of Turkish television series and movies with his compositions and bouzouki. Currently, he hosts a show in TV 8, one of the leading national TV channels in Turkey, and is watched with admire in the country he lives.

Orhan Osman is received as a significant value, especially with respect to Balkan music. He is referred as the most prominent representative of Balkan music with his arrangements and covers that are performed in Turkey. (less info)