Serkan Burak Tektaş, known professionally as Alişan, was born on June 19, 1976, in Şişhane district of Istanbul, Turkey. He is a singer and actor of Kurdish descent from Kiğı, Bingöl Province. While still in high school, Alişan recorded his first album Derdo – Elazığ'ın Güzelleri under the name Serkan Burak. His breakthrough came with the release of his hit album Sana Bir Şey Olmasın in 1997.
Alişan's discography includes notable albums such as Olay Bitmiştir (2005) and Seni Biraz Fazla Sevdim (2013). Alişan is also known for his acting roles, notably as Ferhat in the television series Cennet Mahallesi, and his work as a TV presenter on various shows.
