Yüksel Baltacı is a Turkish musician and composer known within Turkey for his contributions to Anatolian and contemporary Turkish music. Active primarily in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, Baltacı's work blends elements of traditional Turkish folk melodies and modal systems with modern arrangements and instrumentation, reflecting an interest in cultural roots alongside contemporary expression. His output has included instrumental compositions and collaborations with vocalists, often characterized by melodic emphasis, use of traditional scales (makam), and incorporation of acoustic and electric timbres. Baltacı is regarded as part of the broader scene of Turkish artists who adapt folk and classical elements into modern popular and art-music contexts.