IŞIN KARACA

Işın Karaca who started with the stages at her mothers restaurant many years ago in Cyprus, became a pop diva in Istanbul and now returns to island with 12th Famagusta Culture and Art Festival that brings together world stars.

ABOUT IŞIN KARACA
She was born on the 7th of March 1973 in London and continued with music studies in London IV King Edward School while she studied English Language and Literature, and Theatre.

When she visited her family who ran a restaurant in Cyprus, her mother used to invite her to the stage. The singing journey that started by then as a hobby, became professional when she moved to Istanbul from Cyprus.

Until today, Işın worked with many groups and various musicians, and participated in many dubbing and jingle works. In 1999 she was a vocalist for Panic Attack group, she participated in Turkey finals of Eurovision in 1999 and 2000, and became the winner of Golden Pigeon Contest in 1999. May be the most significant starting point for Işın was becoming a vocalist for Sezen Aksu in 1997.

Her first album “Anadilim Aşk” had very valuable signatures, including Sezen Aksu’s, and was in the market in the year 2001 with Power Records label. 10 out of 12 songs were composed and written by Sezen Aksu. Işın Karaca was already among the most popular of the pop world with the starting song of the album “Tutunamadım”.

11 July 2008  - Salamis Antique Theatre - 21.00