13.11.2025 00:46
The legendary voice of Turkish classical music, Muazzez Abacı, passed away on her 78th birthday. Since the 1960s, Abacı has shaped classical Turkish music with her powerful voice and elegant interpretation, leaving behind unforgettable works and a legacy that carries the emotions of an era.
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Last week, bad news came from the legendary name of Turkish Art Music, Muazzez Abacı, who suffered a heart attack during her visit to the USA to see her daughter Saba Abacı.
HE PASSED AWAY ON HIS BIRTHDAY
After the intervention at the hospital, where she underwent angiography and had a stent placed, and following the issues with her kidneys, Abacı continued her treatment in intensive care and passed away on her 78th birthday.
"SHE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED FOR HER LOVE, SMILING FACE, AND BEAUTIFUL HEART"
The sad news was announced by the famous artist's manager, Taner Budak. In a statement made on social media, Budak said, "With great sadness, we lost our artist Muazzez Abacı on November 12, 2025, on her 78th birthday. She will always be remembered for her love, smiling face, and beautiful heart."
A LIFE SPENT WITH ART
The artist, whose real name was Hicran Muazzez Abacı, was born on November 12, 1947, in Ankara. Her interest in music began at a young age. At just 19, she took her first step into her professional music journey by joining Ankara Radio in 1966.
Abacı gained significant recognition with her 1973 single "Bir Sen Kaldın İçimde," quickly becoming one of the strongest voices of her time.
Throughout her career, which spanned from the 1970s to the 2000s, albums such as;
- "Dönüş" (1978)
- "Yasemen" (1981)
- "Şakayık" (1986)
- "Vurgun" (1990)
garnered significant attention. Especially, the songs "Vurgun" and "Şakayık" are among the unforgettable works in the history of Turkish Art Music.
SHE WAS AWARDED THE TITLE OF STATE ARTIST
Due to her contributions to music, Muazzez Abacı was awarded the title of "State Artist" in 1998, bridging generations through her stage performances and television programs. She occasionally shared the stage with names like Zeki Müren, Bülent Ersoy, and Müzeyyen Senar.
SHE DISTANCED HERSELF SIGNIFICANTLY
As one of the names that contributed to the popularity of classical and polyphonic Turkish music, the artist also portrayed herself in the series "Sibel" in 1998. In the early 2000s, due to the general stagnation and decline in Turkish Art Music, she significantly distanced herself from the music agenda.
THE VOICE OF A GENERATION HAS FALLEN SILENT
Muazzez Abacı, who carried the emotional, elegant, and classical interpretation tradition of Turkish art music into the present day, left behind countless works and an unforgettable legacy. Following the artist's passing, many artists and fans shared condolence messages on social media. Her voice will continue to remind us of the most special periods of Turkish music.
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