Biography
Sezen Aksu (born on July 13, 1954) is a Turkish singer, songwriter, and producer, one of the most successful Turkish singers, having sold over 40 million albums worldwide. She has been named the "Queen of Turkish Pop".She was born in Sarayköy, Denizli, Turkey. Her father was a mathematics teacher. Her family moved to Bergama when she was three years old, and she spent her childhood and early youth there. Aksu's parents discouraged her from singing because they wanted her to have a stable profession as a doctor or engineer. She used to wait until they left the house to sing. After finishing high school, she started studying at the local agricultural institute but left college to focus on music.
Alongside her close friend Ajda Pekkan, Aksu is credited with laying the foundation for Turkish pop music in the 1970s. Her sound has spread to the Balkans, and she has toured Europe and the US with great success.
Her influence on Turkish pop music has been further strengthened by her support and collaborations with many other musicians, such as Goran Bregović, which expanded her international audience. In 2010, NPR named her one of the "50 Great Voices" of the world.