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Levent Yüksel
Levent Uğur Yüksel (born 21 October 1964, Antalya) is a singer, musician and lyricist active in the pop and jazz music fields in Türkiye
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Levent Yüksel

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Sertab Erener (e. 1990–1996)

Özlem Öztürk (e. 2020)

Music Company

Esen Müzik (2012–present)

ID İletişim (2004–2012)

DMC (2000–2004)

Raks Müzik (1996–2000)

Tempa Foneks (1993–1996)

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Hülya Kalender

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İhsan Yüksel

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1964-10-21

Levent Uğur Yüksel is a singer, musician, and lyricist. He was born on 21 October 1964 in Antalya. His music career began in the late 1980s and he has been active in the pop and jazz music scenes in Türkiye.


Levent Yüksel - (Anadolu Agency)

Youth and Education

He completed his primary and secondary education in Antalya. After high school, he was admitted to the State Conservatory of Istanbul University, where he studied double bass. During his conservatory training, he took courses in classical music theory, double bass performance, and music history. He completed his conservatory education by the end of the 1980s and turned his focus to live performances and recording work.

Musical Activities

Levent Yüksel began his professional music career in Istanbul in the late 1980s, performing as a bass guitarist and double bassist with various music groups and orchestras. He launched his solo music career in 1993 with the release of his first solo album, Med Cezir, which laid the foundation for his recognition and subsequent work.


The albums he released in the following years and their content are as follows:

  • Med Cezir (1993)
  • Levent Yüksel’in 2. CD’si (1995)
  • Menekşe (1998)
  • Aşkla (2000)
  • Uslanmadım (2004)
  • Kadın Şarkıları (2006)
  • Sıfır Km (2009)
  • Topyekûn (2012)


These albums feature works in various styles incorporating elements of pop, jazz, and Anatolian music. He has collaborated with numerous lyricists, composers, and arrangers in his projects, and on some albums he has also included his own compositions and interpretations.


Levent Yüksel's performance of Zalim - (TRT Müzik)

Notable Works

Levent Yüksel’s music career has continued through concert performances, festival appearances, and various media projects, in addition to his albums. He has also contributed music to several film and television productions. His works are available on digital music platforms, and he remains actively involved in music releases.

Personal Life

Born in Antalya, Levent Yüksel has lived in Istanbul for many years. Detailed information about his family life, private affairs, or social activities is not available in public sources.

Recent Years

He continues to produce music and is working on new albums and projects. He maintains his music career through live performances and tours.

Bibliographies

Anadolu Ajansı. “Levent Yüksel, 14 Mart Tıp Bayramı Kapsamında Geleceğin Hekimleri İçin Sahne Aldı.” Anadolu Ajansı, March 16, 2025. Accessed July 16, 2025. https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/isdunyasi/kultur-sanat/levent-yuksel-14-mart-tip-bayrami-kapsaminda-gelecegin-hekimleri-icin-sahne-aldi/694144.

Anadolu Ajansı. “Levent Yüksel’in Harbiye Konserine Yoğun İlgi.” Anadolu Ajansı, July 20, 2018. Accessed July 16, 2025. https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/kultur-sanat/levent-yukselin-harbiye-konserine-yogun-ilgi/1209086.

Biography.net.tr. "Levent Yüksel Kimdir." Biography.net.tr, Accessed July 16, 2025. https://www.biyografi.net.tr/levent-yuksel-kimdir/.

Biyografya.com. "Levent Yüksel." Biyografya.com. Accessed July 16, 2025. https://www.biyografya.com/tr/biographies/levent-yuksel-58b36e65.

TRT Müzik. “Levent Yüksel | Zalim (Canlı Performans).” YouTube video. Accessed July 16, 2025. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUxYbteI9S4

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Contents

  • Youth and Education

  • Musical Activities

  • Notable Works

  • Personal Life

  • Recent Years

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