Volkan Konak

Updated: March 14, 2026

Name: Volkan Konak 
Date of Birth: February 27, 1967 
Date of Death: March 31, 2025 (aged 58)

Biography & Career:

Volkan Konak (27 February 1967 – 31 March 2025), known as "Kuzeyin Oğlu" (Son of the North), was a beloved Turkish folk singer and composer from Trabzon, celebrated for blending the traditional music of the Black Sea region with contemporary forms. He passed away in Famagusta, Northern Cyprus, at the age of 58 after suffering a heart attack on stage during a live concert, leaving behind a rich musical legacy and a deep commitment to social justice causes in his homeland.