İlhan Şeşen (1948–2025) was a multifaceted Turkish musician, songwriter, and
actor, whose career spanned several decades and left a lasting imprint on
Turkey's cultural landscape. Born in Manisa, he began his musical journey in
1968, releasing his first single, "Kavga," in 1971. After earning a law degree
from Istanbul University and practicing law for a decade, he shifted his focus
entirely to music. In 1983, Şeşen co-founded the folk-rock group Grup
Gündoğarken with his nephews Gökhan and Burhan Şeşen, contributing to Turkey's
popular music scene. Embarking on a solo career, he...