Melisa Karakurt

About Melisa Karakurt

Melisa Karakurt is an indie pop artist from Istanbul, Turkey, known for her distinctive blend of electronic and acoustic sounds, incorporating elements of neo-soul, R&B, and a fusion of Eastern and Western melodies. Her musical journey began with guitar lessons and was further shaped by her involvement in the Boğaziçi Jazz Choir and as a finalist in the Nardis Young Jazz Vocal Competition in 2017. Karakurt gained an audience through singles like "Onlarca Yüzlerce Binlerce" (2018), collaborations, and popular cover videos, with her songs often conveying themes of hope, sincerity, and self-reconciliation. Her latest endeavors include the release of her debut album, "ASU," on June 2, 2026, which delves into her personal story, internal conflicts, and the blending of her half-Turkish, half-Finnish identity through a mix of Anadolu melodies, alternative pop, and indie textures. The album was preceded by the single "Zorlama Beni Dünya," released on February 16, 2026, which encourages listeners to embrace conscious slowness against modern pressures. She also released "Saçlarımız Ağarmadan" in April 2026. Melisa Karakurt is scheduled to perform at the Zorlu Performing Arts Center on June 25, 2026.