Barış Manço was a pioneer of Anatolian rock, a global traveler, and a cultural icon who composed approximately 200 songs throughout his career. His musical journey began at age 15 at Galatasaray High School with his first group, Kafadarlar . He became the first person in Turkey to be named "Barış" (Peace), a name his parents chose at the end of World War II. The Stories Behind the Songs