Sibel Can: A voice that can't be limited to one style

One of Turkey's biggest divas, Sibel Can has just released her 21st album covering the biggest hits of the Arabesque genre, particularly anthems from stars like ?brahim Tatl?ses and Müslüm Gürses. 

Arabesque has always been a controversial style in Turkey, having attracted heavy criticism for its sublimation of pain and suffering in love. 

Now, Can has come up with brilliant arrangements giving a new makeup to arabesque, positing that even people who criticize the genre would love to listen to these songs. The album "Arabesque" also comes with some happy examples from the genre like "Mavi Mavi" and "Gülüm Benim," proving that the style is not all about sadness but life itself. Arabesque songs accompany all kinds of feelings including love, pain, happiness and joy. 

The album also gives listeners some potential club hits with her reinterpretations with DJ producer Erdem K?nay's arrangements. 

Nevertheless, Can has always been known for her amazing voice that is able to perform different styles, as well as her excellence in Turkish Classical Music. Before kicking off her European tour, she spoke all about her new album, her inspirations, her music and her early days. 

Can will be performing in eight different European cities in three countries: Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands. 

Your 21st release, "Arabesque," especially comes to the fore with ?brahim Tatl?ses and Müslüm Gürses hits, so how do you pick the songs?

This is a concept album and it gathers a selection of Burhan Bayar's work. So these songs were his work interpreted by gorgeous male singers like ?brahim Tatl?ses and Müslüm Gürses already and now it is a reinterpretation with a female voice, and I guess listeners already liked it. I'm...