Zeki Müren

Zeki Müren (Turkish pronunciation: [zeˈci ˈmyɾæn]; 6 December 1931 – 24 September 1996) was a Turkish singer, composer, songwriter, actor and poet. Known by the nicknames "The Sun of Art" and "Pasha", he was one of the prominent figures of Turkish classical music. Due to his contributions to the art industry, he was named a "State Artist" in 1991. He was the first singer to receive a gold certification in Turkey and throughout his career recorded and released hundreds of songs on cassettes and phonograph records.

Zeki Müren
The bust of Zeki Müren in front of his house in Bodrum, where he settled before his death.
Born(1931-12-06)6 December 1931
Bursa, Turkey
Died24 September 1996(1996-09-24) (aged 64)
İzmir, Turkey
EducationBursa Osmangazi School
Boğaziçi High School
Istanbul State Academy of Fine Arts
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actor
Musical career
GenresTurkish classical music
Years active1950–1996
Labels
  • Grafson Plak, Coşkun Plak LP, Kalan, Türküola LP, Minareci Kaset, Sahibinin Sesi Greece, Balkan Plak, Yavuz Plak, Lider Plak, Elenor LP
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