CAN LEMAN

Connecting cultures with music and words – this is Can Leman. A bridge between Anatolia and the Mediterranean, he weaves traditional sounds into a contemporary global musical tapestry. Born in Germany into a family deeply rooted in literature and music, Can grew up surrounded by the voices of Anatolian poets, folk melodies, and philosophical discourse.

In 2019 Can traveled to Istanbul to study Maqam music under Cavit Murtezaoğlu. In 2023, he met the legendary Zülfü Livaneli in Athens, and a year later, in November 2024, they shared a profound conversation on culture and literature, which redefined Can’s artistic path. In 2024, Can collaborated with Greek singer Miltos Paschalidis to record the song "Fotia Mou" in Turkish and Greek. This marked his return to the stage, with performances alongside Paschalidis and Yiannis Kotsiras in Athens.

Encouraged by Livaneli, Can starts to focus on music with depth and cultural resonance and will come out with several projects in 2025.