content tagged with Ahmet Kaya

Attack on Kurdish musician Ahmet Kaya’s grave in Paris

Attack on Kurdish musician Ahmet Kaya’s grave in Paris

Having lost his life in exile in France's capital city of Paris, Kurdish musician Ahmet Kaya’s grave has been attacked; the grave stones have been broken down.

15 November 2021

Kurdish-Singing Brothers: We Became An Open Target

Kurdish-Singing Brothers: We Became An Open Target

Speaking at a press conference, Kurdish singer brothers said they became an open target after performing on Cem TV’s “Gonca Elmas and 7 Colors” show and having an argument with the presenter.

21 April 2014 Müge Akbasan

Cem TV Suspends Show After Argument on Kurdish Songs

Cem TV Suspends Show After Argument on Kurdish Songs

Cem TV suspended “Gonca Elmas and 7 Colors” show after an argument on Ahmet Kaya and Kurdish songs.

17 April 2014 Elif Akgül

Ahmet Kaya Posthumously Receives Presidency Prize

Ahmet Kaya Posthumously Receives Presidency Prize

Ahmet Kaya, a protest Kurdish singer who died in 2000, was selected to receive the 2013 Grand Presidency Prize in Culture and Arts.

28 October 2013

Malatya Welcomes Hrant Dink Street

Malatya Welcomes Hrant Dink Street

Malatya province municipality implemented a new regulation to rename the city's 2,400 streets to commemorate its notable artists and writers - including Malatya-born assassinated journalist Hrant Dink.

5 February 2013