Yasak Helva

Yasak Helva is a boundary-pushing Anatolian trio blending gritty psych-rock, grunge, and the soul of Turkish folk, arabesque, and jazz. This isn’t polished pop-psych this is music with edge and intent. Known for their custom-modified instruments and powerful live energy, they fuse tradition and distortion into a sound that’s raw, sophisticated, and unmistakably their own.

Since breaking out with the ‘Saz Power’ compilation LP in 2018, they’ve released their acclaimed debut Rektefe and a string of genre-hopping singles. Their latest album ‘Atamba’ (2025) continues to expand their bold, genre bending sound that is making waves on global stages.

+ support from Burak Cetindag Vinyl Set
DJ Burak Cetindag opens the night with his signature vinyl set, spanning the ’60s, the golden era of the ’70s, and contemporary Anatolian psychedelic rock, funk, jazz, beat, prog, and disco-folk all delivered through the warm, analog sounds of rare vinyl he’s been introducing to new audiences.