Late singer and pianist Ferdi Özbeğen rose to fame in the ’70s with songs powered by his aching vocals and fresh perspective on alaturka and Turkish pop. The artist touched hearts with key-laden covers of sanat great Zeki Müren and pop mainstay Sezen Aksu. Yet his great gift lay in creative interpretations of popular international melodies—mainly featuring lyrics by celebrated songwriter Ülkü Aker. These shimmering picks embrace French chanson and Latin influences with playfulness and warmth, throwing light on Özbeğen’s far-reaching repertoire.