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YaÅŸar (singer)
Murat Yaşar Günaçgün (born 5 April 1970), known by the mononym Yaşar, is a Turkish pop music artist. Life and career Murat Yaşar Günaçgün was born to Mustafa Erdal and Mukaddes Leyla Günaçgün. His family originates from Çukurova. He attended Adana İsmet İnönü Primary School and later enrolled in Adana Special New High School (New College). While at high school, he was part of the school orchestra. He first performed on stage in November 1985 on Teachers' Day. In 1987, he moved to Istanbul and enrolled in Marmara University's business school. While studying, he continued to perform at various venues, including Moda Han Bar. In addition to performing, he started writing poems during this period. In 1991, he formed a small band with whom he took the stage in Mersin. After graduating from Marmara University, he received his master's degree in international finance from Istanbul University. His first studio album, titled ''Divane'' was released in September 1996 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mü-Yap
Mü-Yap, (officially Bağlantılı Hak Sahibi Fonogram Yapımcıları Meslek Birliği, Turkish: ''Turkish Phonographic Industry Society'') is the major organization representing the recording industry of Turkey. Mü-Yap is also an IFPI The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) is the organisation that represents the interests of the recording industry worldwide. It is a non-profit members' organisation registered in Switzerland and founded in Italy in 1 ... member. As of May 2019, it has 194 members, roughly representing 80% of the Turkish music industry. History Mü-Yap was founded in 2000 with Law 5846 of the Turkish constitution. In 2010, Mü-Yap took a role in the closure of Fizy, a popular online streaming service, due to copyright claims. In late 2012, after the iTunes digital music store was opened, many producers pressured Mü-Yap for increased digital rights, in favor of Apple iTunes. This move was considered to be the end of Mü-Yap's monopol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bengü
Bengü Erden (born 2 April 1979) is a Turkish singer. She became first familiar with music during her time at the İzmir State Symphony Orchestra. In İzmir, she was cast in a leading role in the musical "Oliver Twist". She later took singing lessons with İzmir State Conservatory's general manager, Müfit Bayraş. In 1998, by performing a song by Müfit Bayşara, she ranked second at the competition ''Pop Show '98'', organized by Mü-Yap and Show TV. She then studied music at Istanbul Academy. She worked as a backing vocalist for Kenan Doğulu for three years. In 2007, Bengü became the winner of Show TV's singing competition ''Bak Kim Dans Ediyor''. Her first album, ''Hoş Geldin'', was produced by Kenan Doğulu and Ozan Doğulu and released in July 2000. Her second studio album, ''Bağlasan Durmam'', was released in 2005. After two years, she released her third studio album, ''Taktik''. With the song "Korkma Kalbim" from this album, she received a digital certification from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ömer Bayramoğlu
Omar is the most common English rendition of a series of names, predominantly masculine given names, originating in a variety of languages. The name may have several different spellings in English, with variations based on the original language that it is drawn from, regional/cultural adaptations, and personal choice. Origins Semitic languages As an Arabic name, Omar/Umar (, ) is widespread among Arabs and Muslims. In this context, it is chiefly a reference to Umar ibn al-Khattab (), who was one of Muhammad's companions and the second Rashidun caliph, as well as the driving force behind the success of some of the early Muslim conquests. As a Hebrew name, Omer (, ) is widespread among Jews. In this context, it is chiefly a reference to the biblical Omer, who is described as a grandson of Isaac, whose son Jacob is hailed as the forefather of the Twelve Tribes of Israel. Additionally, the ''omer'' (, ) was an Israelite unit of measurement for grains and other dry commodities, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teoman (singer)
Fazlı Teoman Yakupoğlu (born 20 November 1967) is a Turkish acoustic rock singer and songwriter. His biggest hits include ''Paramparça'', ''Senden Önce Senden Sonra'', ''17'' and ''Papatya''. On ''Papatya'', Turkish female rock singer Özlem Tekin features as backing vocals. Şebnem Ferah has also featured on a couple of Teoman's tracks. After studying business administration and mathematics at Boğaziçi University, he transferred to and graduated from the sociology department of the same university. He completed his graduate study on women studies at Istanbul University Istanbul University, also known as University of Istanbul (), is a Public university, public research university located in Istanbul, Turkey. Founded by Mehmed II on May 30, 1453, a day after Fall of Constantinople, the conquest of Constantinop .... His formal music career was first started in his first band ''Mirage'' in 1986. Teoman staged with various bands for 10 years until his breakthrough song, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayla Dikmen
Ayla Dikmen (25 March 1944 – 20 August 1990) was a Turkish singer. Biography Born in Kütahya on 25 March 1944, Dikmen began her professional singing career with Yavuz Özışık. She met Åžerif YüzbaşıoÄŸlu behind the scenes at a radio program and joined his orchestra under the stage name "Parla Nur". She was selected the best female singer at the second BoÄŸaziçi Music Festival in 1964. In 1965, she won the Balkan Melodileri Festival with the song ''Niksar'ın Fidanları''. Dikmen went on to have a successful music career with several hits like ''Niksar'ın Fidanları'', ''Yanan Mum'', ''Anlamazdın'', ''Nereye'', ''AÅŸk Defteri'' and ''Zehir Gibi AÅŸkın Var''. Death and legacy Ayla Dikmen died of cervical cancer in 1990 at the age of 46. Her hit song ''Anlamazdın'' was widely used in ÇaÄŸan Irmak's 2008 film ''Issız Adam ''Alone'' () is a 2008 Turkish drama film written and directed by ÇaÄŸan Irmak. The movie has received widespread interest from the Turkish me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ezginin Günlüğü
Ezginin Günlüğü (''Melody's Diary'' in Turkish) is a Turkish band formed in 1982 in Istanbul by Emin İgüs, Hakan Yılmaz, Şebnem Başar, Tugay Başar, and Vedat Verter. Shortly after its foundation, three new members joined the band: Nadir Göktürk, Tanju Duru, and Cüneyt Duru. They made their first concert in 1983. Their first album, ''Seni Düşünmek'' (To think of You), was released in 1985. The original group dissolved itself in 1990, following personal disagreements on the kind of music different members wanted to make. However, Nadir Göktürk, without the approval of the other group members, brought in new members and continued to perform under the same name. Hüsnü Arkan and Fatih Saçlı have joined the band and the first album involving them, ''İstavrit'', was released in 1993. The popularity of the band increased dramatically after the album ''Oyun'' released in 1995. Ezginin Günlüğü is noted for their musical diversity and vocal harmonies. One of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soner Arıca
Soner Arıca (born 5 February 1966) is a Turkish people, Turkish singer and record producer. Biography He was born as the youngest of seven children in the Fatsa district of Ordu Province, Turkey. Later, he moved to Istanbul and studied in Şişli College. Having graduated from the college, he continued his education and obtained a degree in economics from Marmara University. In 1986, he became a professional model. He had a modelling career for five years. In 1992, he released his first album. Albums * ''Bir Umut (album), Bir Umut'', (1992) * ''En Güzel Serüven (album), En Güzel Serüven'', (1994) * ''Yaşıyorum (album), Yaşıyorum'', (1995) * ''Yalvarma (album), Yalvarma (Maxi Single)'', (1996) * ''Herşey Yolunda (album), Herşey Yolunda'', (1997) * ''Sen Mutlu Ol (album), Sen Mutlu Ol (Maxi Single)'', (1998) * ''Şarkılar Var (album), Şarkılar Var'', (1999) * ''Kusursuz Aşk (album), Kusursuz Aşk'', (2001) * ''Remix'', (2002) * ''Aşkla Oldu (album), Aşkla Ol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nilüfer (singer)
Nilüfer Yumlu (born 31 May 1955), commonly known as Nilüfer, is a Turkish pop singer. Biography In 1992, one of her biggest hits, "Show Yapma", was included in the album ''Yine Yeni Yeniden''. Also "Kar Taneleri" (1984, ''Nilüfer '84''), "Mor Menekşe" (1988, ''Esmer Günler''), "Esmer Günler" (1988, ''Esmer Günler''), "Eğrisi Doğrusu" (1994, ''Ne Masal Ne Rüya''), "Mavilim" (1997, ''Nilüfer'le'') and "Dünya Dönüyor" (1998, ''Yeniden Yetmişe'') are her well-known hits. Together with the band Nazar, she represented Turkey in the Eurovision Song Contest 1978, where she shared the 18th place with Seija Simola from Finland. Since 1997 she has been Turkey's National Ambassador to UNICEF. In 1998, she was awarded the honorary title of State Artist State Artist (, also sometimes translated as "National Artist") is an honorary title granted to prominent artists by the government of Turkey for their contributions to the Turkish culture. It was established in 1971 by the P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melih Kibar
Melih Kibar (6 September 1951 – 7 April 2005) was a Turkish composer. Biography Born in Istanbul, he graduated from the German High School Istanbul and studied chemical engineering at Boğaziçi University. He received a Master's degree from the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth. At the age of eight, Kibar enrolled at the Conservatory of Istanbul Municipality.Biography on Kibar's official website (in Turkish, last accessed September 3, 2007). He started his musical career in the school years and won a first prize as composer at the High School Music Contest in 1970. Until 1975 he worked with |