Zeki Müren

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    Zeki Müren

  • Education and Early Music Interests

    Education and Early Music Interests

  • Radio Debut and First Big Break

    Radio Debut and First Big Break

  • Became famous with songs like “Şarkılar da Senden Yana”

    Became famous with songs like “Şarkılar da Senden Yana”

  • Received his first Golden Record award.

    Received his first Golden Record award.

  • Began a film career, starring in many Turkish musical films

    Began a film career, starring in many Turkish musical films

  • Earned the nickname "Sun of Art" (Sanat Güneşi) from the public.

    Earned the nickname "Sun of Art" (Sanat Güneşi) from the public.

  • Revolutionized stage performance in Turkey with elaborate costumes and theatrical presentation.

    Revolutionized stage performance in Turkey with elaborate costumes and theatrical presentation.

  • Appeared in many special programs on TRT.

    Appeared in many special programs on TRT.

  • Health Issues and Fewer Performances

    Health Issues and Fewer Performances

  • Awarded the title of “State Artist” by the Turkish government.

    Awarded the title of “State Artist” by the Turkish government.

  • Final Live Performance

    Final Live Performance

  • Died of a heart attack on September 24, 1996, during a live broadcast event on TRT

    Died of a heart attack on September 24, 1996, during a live broadcast event on TRT