Ahmet Koç, born on May 15, 1968 in Turkey, is a Turkish musician known for his expertise as a bağlama artist. He gained early recognition when he accompanied Şebnem Paker at the Eurovision Song Contest 1997 in Dublin, where they represented Turkey and secured third place. Koç's career includes instrumental works such as Yedi Karanfil 3, Yediveren Anadolu, and Yol Türküleri. He has also contributed to numerous other artists' albums as a music director or bağlama artist. In the spring of 2005, he released his album Paradoks, featuring international pop and rock classics played on the bağlama, including "Hasta Siempre", "Fragile", and "My Way". His fifth album, Sağanak (released in late 2006), is a double-disc set with Turkish songs and international hits. Koç has continued his career at the Turkish Ministry of Culture as a bağlama artist, arranger, and musicologist.
