Zeki Müren
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The statue of Zeki Müren in front of his house in Bodrum, where he settled before his death. | |
| Born | 6 December 1931 |
| Died | 24 September 1996 (aged 64) |
| Education | Bursa Osmangazi School Boğaziçi High School Istanbul State Academy of Fine Arts |
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| Genres | Turkish classical music |
| Years active | 1952–1996 |
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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.