Life & Work with Palma Esposito

Today we’d like to introduce you to Palma Esposito.

Hi Palma, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I’ve always been a singer. I grew up with a very musical family in Orlando, FL. Destiny found me, however, when I moved to Jackson, WY in 2022. There’s a large Turkish population in Jackson and I was immediately drawn to the people, culture, and (obviously) music. Everything kind of escalated when I married a Turkish man and officially learned the language/started going to Türkiye frequently. Unfortunately our marriage didn’t work out, but I began singing Turkish music on social media. It was just for fun at first, as my community of Turkish friends had been encouraging me to share for a while. But it ended up being the start of a beautiful music career in Türkiye. It gained popularity in a way I could have never possibly imagined, which I will forever be humbled and grateful for. It has allowed me to live my dream and even release my own single, O Kanayan Kalp, which I wrote in Turkish about my ex. Now I go back and forth between Türkiye and the States as I pursue my calling. Life can surprise you in the craziest ways, and I’m so glad that it does.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Obviously there is a language barrier. I am singing in my third language (Italian is my second because I’m Italian-American) and it’s fun but, as you can probably imagine, it creates a bit of a challenge. I am learning every day to be comfortable making mistakes and to understand that any dream worth chasing is not simply handed to you. I am honored to be chasing my dreams, even when it is difficult.

Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
I became popular for singing Turkish covers as a yabancı (foreigner). I was always so in love with Turkish music since being exposed to the Turkish culture…I find it vastly more fulfilling than singing in my first language. My followers always joke that I must have been Turkish in a past life with my extensive knowledge of the music. I think I’m bridging multiple cultures through a language that is often under-appreciated. I recently released my own song called O Kanayan Kalp in Turkish. I wrote it in tears on Valentine’s Day last year after experiencing the most brutal heartbreak of my life. It has been a privilege to watch my own song come to life.

Any advice for finding a mentor or networking in general?
I was very fortunate. After gaining a significant social media presence, a network sort of found me. When I’m in Türkiye, I am surrounded by incredibly talented people in the music industry. It’s been through this network that I found my producer, band, opportunities to perform, etc. I am very fortunate.

Contact Info:

• Instagram: @palmasings
• Facebook: @palmasings