Tarkan's long awaited album released on October 25.
Explaining that he had returned from the USA to go on tour for concerts in Istanbul, Turkey and Europe, Tarkan said, "I'm very excited, I have surprises in store for my fans!"
Returning to Istanbul from continuing his music projects in the USA, Tarkan caused a stir at Atatürk Airport. Passengers and workers all raced to take pictures with the star.
In response to reporters' questions, Tarkan confided that he would be giving concerts in Germany, Switzerland, Russia, Baku (in Azerbaijan) and Almata (in Kazakhstan). Read More >
Back In The USA!
Tarkan returned to America yesterday to continue working on his long-awaited album.
The release date for the album is being kept a secret, however it is expected the album be released before the start of the concerts in Europe at the end of May 2004.
Tarkan Is The Greatest: For Sure!
Tarkan has been in New York working on his latest project, the long-awaited English language album.
He has recently returned to Istanbul to follow up on some projects, before he begins to prepare for his concerts in Swizterland and Germany, beginning in May '04. He was sporting a new image, having changed from the "red" tints in his hair.
New Music Projects
For the first time Tarkan has added "Producer" to his long list of talents. He has produced Nazan Öncel's latest music offering for the Turkish music market, a 13 track album. He has collaborated with Öncel before on his albums Karma and Dudu. She is the composer of such songs as Hüp and Dudu.
He has also lent his vocals to 2 of the songs on the album and made an appearance in the music video to opening track of the album, "Hay Hay" (For Sure).
Tarkan In Bulgaria!
Turkish pop star Tarkan thrilled his Bulgarian fans by coming to Sofia. He attended the opening ceremony of the first Opet Aygaz gas station in Bulgaria.
Tarkan became world renowned following his "Simarik" (Spoiled) song. French media even called him "The Prince of the Bosphorus".
The song with the kiss achieved the highest rankings in the international charts, although it's not entirely new. In Turkey, "Simarik" was played country-wide through the loud speakers over two years ago.
In his pieces that are often based on traditional Turkish melodies, Tarkan combines oriental sounds with catchy western pop rhythms.
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