Müzeyyen Senar
Müzeyyen Dombayoğlu was born in 1918 in the village of Gököz, in Keles district of Bursa Province, in the then Ottoman Empire. She had two elder brothers İsmet and Hilmi. Her mother Zehra used to sing Senar to sleep. At the age of five, she developed a stutter after returning from a wedding ceremony, which she thought was the result of fear, as she recalled. Her speech disorder lasted until adulthood, though, as is usually the case with performers, it did not affect her singing voice. At six years old, knowing most of the popular folk songs by heart, she sang at family gatherings and wedding ceremonies, to which her mother took her. In her early childhood, she ran away from her father's home in Bursa to Istanbul, where her mother lived. Her father had left his wife after a marriage of 25 years.
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On 16 July 2018, Google celebrated her 100th birthday with a Google Doodle.
On 16 July 2018, Google celebrated her 100th birthday with a Google Doodle.
On 16 July 2018, Google celebrated her 100th birthday with a Google Doodle.
On 16 July 2018, Google celebrated her 100th birthday with a Google Doodle.
En İyileriyle Müzeyyen Senar
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Saklı Kayıtlar 1934-1996
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Atatürk’ün Sevdiği Şarkılar
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Müzeyyen Senar Klasikleri
12 tracks
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View discography →On 26 September 2006 it was reported that she suffered a cerebral infarction at her home in İzmir, which paralyzed her l
On 26 September 2006 it was reported that she suffered a cerebral infarction at her home in İzmir, which paralyzed her left side. In February 2008 it was reported that she had lost her voice. As of 2013, she was living with her daughter, Feraye Işıl, in Bodrum. Senar died on 8 February 2015, aged 96. She had been hospitalized with pneumonia at Ege University Hospital in İzmir. On 10 February, she was laid to rest in Zincirlikuyu Cemetery, following the religious service held at Bebek Mosque in Istanbul.
On 26 September 2006 it was reported that she suffered a cerebral infarction at her home in İzmir, which paralyzed her l
On 26 September 2006 it was reported that she suffered a cerebral infarction at her home in İzmir, which paralyzed her left side. In February 2008 it was reported that she had lost her voice. As of 2013, she was living with her daughter, Feraye Işıl, in Bodrum. Senar died on 8 February 2015, aged 96. She had been hospitalized with pneumonia at Ege University Hospital in İzmir. On 10 February, she was laid to rest in Zincirlikuyu Cemetery, following the religious service held at Bebek Mosque in Istanbul.
In 1998, she was awarded the State Artist Award, but she declined to accept it
In 1998, she was awarded the State Artist Award, but she declined to accept it. With the initiative of her student, renowned Turkish classical music singer, Bülent Ersoy, an exhibition of photographs of her entitled "Cumhuriyetin Divası: Müzeyyen Senar" ("Müzeyyen Senar, the Diva of the Republic") was held in Ankara on 29 October 2009, the Republic Day of Turkey.
In 1998, she was awarded the State Artist Award, but she declined to accept it
In 1998, she was awarded the State Artist Award, but she declined to accept it. With the initiative of her student, renowned Turkish classical music singer, Bülent Ersoy, an exhibition of photographs of her entitled "Cumhuriyetin Divası: Müzeyyen Senar" ("Müzeyyen Senar, the Diva of the Republic") was held in Ankara on 29 October 2009, the Republic Day of Turkey.
Akşam Oldu Hüzünlendim Ben Yine
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View discography →In the 1940s Senar played the leading role in the movie Kerem ile Aslı
In the 1940s Senar played the leading role in the movie Kerem ile Aslı. In the 1960s she was featured in the movies Ana Yüreği and Sevgili Hocam. Her 1976 film, Analar Ölmez is autobiographical. She dubbed Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum's songs in imported Arabic movies with songs specially composed for Turkish release.
In the 1940s Senar played the leading role in the movie Kerem ile Aslı
In the 1940s Senar played the leading role in the movie Kerem ile Aslı. In the 1960s she was featured in the movies Ana Yüreği and Sevgili Hocam. Her 1976 film, Analar Ölmez is autobiographical. She dubbed Egyptian singer Umm Kulthum's songs in imported Arabic movies with songs specially composed for Turkish release.
Söyleyin Güneşe
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Gecenin Matemini
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Best of Müzeyyen Senar + Bir Ömre Bedel
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Following an offer of Mesut Cemil in 1938, she went to Ankara to perform at the newly established state-owned local radi
Following an offer of Mesut Cemil in 1938, she went to Ankara to perform at the newly established state-owned local radio station. In 1941 she returned to Istanbul to give concerts at various well-known night clubs. In 1947, Senar gave her first concert abroad in Paris, France at Le Lido. With her voice and style, she opened a new era of Turkish classical music. She retired from active singing in 1983, appearing in her final show in a popular music hall in Bebek, Istanbul.
Following an offer of Mesut Cemil in 1938, she went to Ankara to perform at the newly established state-owned local radi
Following an offer of Mesut Cemil in 1938, she went to Ankara to perform at the newly established state-owned local radio station. In 1941 she returned to Istanbul to give concerts at various well-known night clubs. In 1947, Senar gave her first concert abroad in Paris, France at Le Lido. With her voice and style, she opened a new era of Turkish classical music. She retired from active singing in 1983, appearing in her final show in a popular music hall in Bebek, Istanbul.
Senar began her musical career in 1931, entering the Anadolu Musiki Cemiyeti ("Anatolia Musical Association") in Üsküdar
Senar began her musical career in 1931, entering the Anadolu Musiki Cemiyeti ("Anatolia Musical Association") in Üsküdar, where she was educated by kemenche virtuoso Kemal Niyazi Seyhun and oud player Hayriye. After starting to perform at Radio Istanbul of TRT, she became well known. In 1933 she debuted on stage in a summer talent show at one of the most important music halls in Istanbul. She continued her performances at other renowned music halls. Also in 1933, aged 15, she sang her first song on 78 rpm record released by His Master's Voice. More recordings followed later on Odeon Records and other labels. Her singing was also much admired by the founder of the Turkish Republic, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (1881-1938). On several occasions she gave special concerts in his audience.
Senar began her musical career in 1931, entering the Anadolu Musiki Cemiyeti ("Anatolia Musical Association") in Üsküdar
Senar began her musical career in 1931, entering the Anadolu Musiki Cemiyeti ("Anatolia Musical Association") in Üsküdar, where she was educated by kemenche virtuoso Kemal Niyazi Seyhun and oud player Hayriye. After starting to perform at Radio Istanbul of TRT, she became well known. In 1933 she debuted on stage in a summer talent show at one of the most important music halls in Istanbul. She continued her performances at other renowned music halls. Also in 1933, aged 15, she sang her first song on 78 rpm record released by His Master's Voice. More recordings followed later on Odeon Records and other labels. Her singing was also much admired by the founder of the Turkish Republic, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (1881-1938). On several occasions she gave special concerts in his audience.
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About Müzeyyen Senar
Senar began her musical career in 1931, entering the Anadolu Musiki Cemiyeti ("Anatolia Musical Association") in Üsküdar, where she was educated by kemenche virtuoso Kemal Niyazi Seyhun and oud player Hayriye. After starting to perform at Radio Istanbul of TRT, she became well known. In 1933 she debuted on stage in a summer talent show at one of the most important music halls in Istanbul. She continued her performances at other renowned music halls. Also in 1933, aged 15, she sang her first song on 78 rpm record released by His Master's Voice. More recordings followed later on Odeon Records and other labels. Her singing was also much admired by the founder of the Turkish Republic, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk (1881-1938). On several occasions she gave special concerts in his audience.
Bursa, Ottoman Empire
1933–2006
Notable facts
Dikici, Radi (2011). Cumhuriyet'in Divası Müzeyyen Senar (Türk Musikisinin 75 Yıllık Hikayesi). Istanbul: Everest Yayınları. p. 422. ISBN 9789752898936.
Müzeyyen Senar at IMDb
Discography of American Historical Recordings
Turkish people of Georgian descent
Turkish film actresses
Musicians of Ottoman music
Musicians of Turkish makam music
Burials at Zincirlikuyu Cemetery
Discography
En İyileriyle Müzeyyen Senar
14 tracks · 2014Atatürk’ün Sevdiği Şarkılar
13 tracks · 2007Müzeyyen Senar Klasikleri
12 tracks · 2006Söyleyin Güneşe
11 tracks · 1975Gecenin Matemini
10 tracks · 1971Saklı Kayıtlar 1934-1996
2 tracks · 2009Akşam Oldu Hüzünlendim Ben Yine
1 track · 1995Best of Müzeyyen Senar + Bir Ömre Bedel
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Popular lyrics by Müzeyyen Senar
Discography at a glance
64
Songs on Lyrks8
Albums0
SinglesFrequently asked questions
Müzeyyen Dombayoğlu was born in 1918 in the village of Gököz, in Keles district of Bursa Province, in the then Ottoman Empire. She had two elder brothers İsmet and Hilmi. Her mother Zehra used to sing Senar to sleep. At the age of five, she developed a stutter after returning from a wedding ceremony, which she thought was the result of fear, as she recalled. Her speech disorder lasted until adulthood, though, as is usually the case with performers, it did not affect her singing voice. At six years old, knowing most of the popular folk songs by heart, she sang at family gatherings and wedding ceremonies, to which her mother took her. In her early childhood, she ran away from her father's home in Bursa to Istanbul, where her mother lived. Her father had left his wife after a marriage of 25 years.
Müzeyyen Senar is from Bursa, Ottoman Empire.
Müzeyyen Senar has been active during 1933–2006.
Popular tracks by Müzeyyen Senar include Kimseye etmem ikayet, Nihansın Dideden, Gamzedeyim Deva Bulmam, İzmirin İçinde, Gitme. Browse full lyrics on Lyrks.
Lyrks has lyrics for 64 songs by Müzeyyen Senar.