Grup Yorum is a Turkish band known for their political songwriting. Grup Yorum has released nineteen albums since 1987. Some of the group's concerts and albums were banned over the years, and some of the group members were arrested or tortured. Yorum remains popular and their albums continue to sell well in Turkey and internationally. Yorum has also given concerts in Germany, Austria, Australia, France, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Denmark, United Kingdom, and Greece. The group publishes an art, culture, literature, and music magazine entitled Tavir, sample issues of which are available... on the group's official website. In 1985, 4 friends at Marmara Üniversitesi formed Grup Yorum. The group composition has been in a constant state of change since the group's inception, and throughout history Grup Yorum has experienced political oppression. Group members have been arrested many times, and countless trials have been opened for the members. Their albums have been seized by police and their concerts banned, but despite this Grup Yorum has been one of the top selling groups in the history of Turkey.
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| Career began: | 1985 |
| Members: | Efkan Şeşen |
| Hometown: | Istanbul |
| Also known as: | Grup Yorum |