Esma Basbug -

: Born in Istanbul in 1964, she entered the ITU Turkish Music State Conservatory at age 14, specializing in voice education.

: She began her career at TRT Istanbul Radio in 1983 as a trainee artist, eventually becoming a permanent staff artist after successfully passing the institution's rigorous examinations. Esma Basbug

The name "Esma Başbuğ" also appears in Turkish academic literature, though this may refer to a different individual or a secondary career in medicine/science: : Born in Istanbul in 1964, she entered