The Voice Of Melancholy Silenced: The Diva, Who Died At 78 After A Heart Attack, Receives Condolences From The Ministry Of Culture
ISTANBUL, Turkey – One of the greatest living legends of Turkish Classical Music (TSM), known by the title “Diva,” Muazzez Abacı, has passed away at the age of 78 in the hospital where she was receiving treatment. The sorrowful news was officially announced to the public by her manager, Taner Budak, following the heart attack she suffered recently. The news of Muazzez Abacı Death has caused deep grief across Turkey, the art community, and among millions of her fans.
🎤 Breaking News And The Art Community’s Mourning
Manager Taner Budak shared the sad news on social media, expressing his grief: “We are experiencing the deep sorrow of losing my valuable elder, Muazzez Abacı, who guided my artistic life.”
- Treatment Process: The artist, whose real name was Hicran Muazzez Abacı, had been struggling with chronic health issues for some time. Following a recent acute heart attack, she was kept in the intensive care unit. Despite all intensive efforts by doctors, Abacı could not be saved.
- Colleagues’ Reaction: Following the news of Muazzez Abacı Death, leading figures of TSM, such as Orhan Gencebay and Emel Sayın, issued condolences. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism also released a statement assuring that the artist’s contributions to Turkish music would never be forgotten.
📜 A Life Dedicated To Art: Biography And Musical Journey
The artist, born on November 2, 1947, in Ankara, discovered her musical talent early in life.
- Education and Start: Abacı, whose father was Oktay Altıoklar, attended Ankara College starting as a boarding student until her high school years. She stood out for her powerful voice even during her school days. She began her professional music career in the late 1960s at Ankara Radio. This foundational training cemented her knowledge of TSM maqams (modes) and repertory.
- The Diva Title: Throughout the 1970s and 1980s, she rose to prominence with hits like “Vurgun” and “Senden Başkası Haram Olsun.” She earned the title “Diva” not only for her powerful voice but also for the unique melancholy and depth of interpretation she infused into her songs. This allowed the audience to connect with their own pain and joy through her music.
🎶 Musical Legacy And Unique Interpretive Power
Abacı was renowned for her mastery of TSM’s modal structure. Her voice created an unparalleled emotional intensity, especially in maqams such as Kürdili Hicazkâr, Nihavent, and Hicaz.
- Stage Presence: Throughout her career, Abacı maintained a stage presence that was simple and entirely focused on her vocal performance, avoiding unnecessary spectacle. Therefore, her concerts were not just entertainment but a musical feast and an emotional journey for her audience.
- Lasting Impact: Although Muazzez Abacı Death marks the end of her life, the dozens of albums and hundreds of works she leaves behind will ensure her survival among the legends of TSM. Interest and streaming rates for her work are expected to increase rapidly following her passing.
⚰️ Funeral Ceremony And Final Journey
The artist’s family and management have met to finalize the details of the funeral ceremony. Abacı is expected to be sent off on her final journey in Istanbul with a state-like ceremony, with the participation of her artist friends and fans.
Turkish Classical Music has lost a precious figure who created her own school and dominated an era with her powerful and soulful voice.
