Candan Erçetin
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Diva of Turkish Music |
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Born: | 10 February 1963 Kırklareli |
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Occupation: | Singer-songwriter,Pop,Turkish folk music,Rebetiko,Southeastern European music |
Candan Erçetin ['dʒandan 'ertʃetin] is a Turkish singer.
Candan Erçetin was born on 10 February 1963 in Kırklareli. She studied at Galatasaray High school, and completed her tertiary education at Istanbul University with a degree in Archaeology.
She was a member of the group Klips ve Onlar which represented Turkey at the Eurovision Song Contest 1986. She has released several music albums, including one in French . Candan has also starred in many musicals, most notably Yıldızların Altında. Ercetin is widely regarded as one of the greatest vocalists in Turkey[citation needed] and is instantly recognised by her signature fiery red hair although she started her career with black hair and her colours didn't change until her second album was released.
[edit] Discography
- Sevdim Sevilmedim
- Oyalama Artık
- Unut Sevme
- Hazırım (1996)
- Çapkın (1997)
- Elbette (2000)
- Neden (2002)
- Remix (2003)
- Chante Hier Pour Aujourd'hui (2003) (In French)
- Melek (2004)
- Aman Doktor (2005) (In Turkish and Greek)