In the days when radio was more widely listened to in Turkiye and there was only one TV channel, artists with exceptional vocal talent would perform regional folk songs. One such artist was Belkıs Akkale.

She had caught the attention of TRT (Turkish Radio and Television) radio officials when she was just 22 years old and had begun her active musical career. The artist, who has released over 22 albums and helped bring Turkish Folk Music into the modern era, has also appeared in nine films.