Ahmet Kaya
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Ahmet Kaya (28 October 1957[1] – 16 November 2000) was a Turkish–Kurdish folk singer.[2] Kaya was persecuted by Turkish nationalist celebrities and authorities. Kaya left Turkey in an act of self-exile, and moved to France, where he would shortly after die of a heart attack.[3]
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For Turkish politician, see Ahmet Kaya (politician).
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Born | 28 October 1957[1] Malatya, Turkey |
Died | 16 November 2000(2000-11-16) (aged 43) Paris, France |
Genres | Turkish music, Kurdish music |
Occupation(s) | Musician, poet |
Instrument(s) | Bağlama, vocals |
Years active | 1985–2000 |
Labels | Taç Plak (1984–1987, 1989, 1990), Barış Müzik (1989, 1990–1991), Tempa - Foneks (1992), Raks Müzik (1993–1998), Gam Müzik (1998–2000) |
Website | www.ahmetkaya.com |
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He was granted the Musician of the Year Award in February 1999 during a controversial award ceremony involving Turkey's most popular singers, at which he declared that he wanted to sing a song in Kurdish.[4]