In 1996, Baba ZuLa features founding members Levent Akman (spoons, percussions, machines, toys), Murat Ertel (electric saz and other stringed instruments, vocals, oscillators, theremin), as well as darbuka and percussion player Ümit Adakale, Periklis Tsoukalas on electric ud and vocal.

By mixing oriental instruments such as the darbuka, electric saz, and spoons with electronics and modern sounds, BaBa ZuLa creates a sound all their own called istanbul psychedelia.
Their latest album ‘Derin Derin’ was released in September 27, 2019 with the label of Glitterbeat Records. With the new album released, BaBaZuLa will be touring in Europe in 2020.

The Guardian
“Baba Zula: XX review – a heady Turkish brew” 4/5

Songlines
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