Zeki Muren

Zeki Müren was born in Bursa, Turkey in 1931. He won a competition organized by Turkish Radio and Television when he was twelve years old, which started his career. His voice had a particular quality that made him stand out, and he recorded songs like 'Gözlerinin Içine' and 'Bir gönül hikayesi' that became staples of Turkish music.

He performed with musicians like the kanun player Yesari Asafoglu, and his style mixed classical Turkish music with other forms. The way he presented himself on stage was distinctive for its time, and he faced some resistance in conservative circles because of it. Still, he kept recording and performing for decades.

Müren died in 1996. His recordings, including 'Bu hazan' and 'Bulamazsın,' remain familiar to many listeners in Turkey.