One of the legendary names of Turkish Folk Music Kahtali Mice, due to his long-standing battle with small intestine cancer He died in Antalya at the age of 72. Real name Mustafa Aslan The artist, who was born in 1967, left his loved ones in mourning and went on his last journey to his hometown In Adıyaman will be sent off.
He Was Battling a Relentless Illness
To the famous folk singer, In February 2024 He was diagnosed with small bowel cancer. His treatment At Antalya Akdeniz University Hospital the artist's illness that began, when it metastasizes to the liver His condition had worsened. Kahtalı Mıçe, who entered the chemotherapy process, spent the last four months in a private hospital. The artist, February 14 2025 in the morning on 03.00 He said goodbye to life in the waters.
His Last Journey Will Be in His Hometown
The funeral of Kahtalı Miçe, where he was born and raised In Kahta, in the cultural center that bears his name He will bid farewell to his loved ones at a ceremony to be held. Then In the Grand Mosque After the funeral prayer Karşıyaka In the Municipal Cemetery will be buried.
Daughter: “My Father Was a People’s Artist”
Artist's daughter Venda Altuntas, announced the news of his father's death with great sadness. He used the following expressions in his statement:
"My father became the voice of his people. He told their happiness, pain and joy through folk songs. He was a true man of the people. He sang the works of great poets with great courage and was engraved in the people's memory. We are very sad. My condolences to his loved ones."
He Lost Nearly 100 Relatives in the Earthquake
Kahtali Mice, February 6 2023Based in Kahramanmaraş At 7.7 magnitude earthquake In Adıyaman He described the pain he experienced after the earthquake with these words:
"I thought a bomb was dropped. There was no stone left unturned. I lost nearly 100 relatives. I can't even be happy to be alive. This is no longer Adıyaman, it's 'Acıyaman'."
Art Became a Documentary
The artist has released 57 albums throughout his 19-year artistic career. His last interview 6 months ago documentary director To Serkan Koç This documentary sheds light on the artist's life and music career, Immortalizing the artistic life of Kahtalı Mıçe will be an important work.
Kahtalı Mıçe said the following about his artistic life in his last interview:
"The important thing in art is not to reach the top, but to stay there. If the people embrace you, you will know its value."
His Name Was Given to the Conservatory
Senate of Adıyaman University, On August 27, 2024 made an important decision and He named the State Conservatory after Kahtalı Miçe. Thus, the artist's name will be passed on to future generations.
Who is Kahtalı Mıçe?
Real name Mustafa Aslan Kahtali Mice, In 1951 Adiyaman In Kahta district dogdu. “Mice”, in the region Abbreviation of the name Mustafa It became the artist's nickname because it was used as a.
The artist's educational life was full of difficulties. Because he works in the cotton fields He completed primary school in 9 years. He received his secondary school diploma by taking external exams took. from 17 years old He started singing folk songs at weddings and concerts in Kahta.
Your first album “My Black Eyed” in 1985 He released it under the name of “Bird of Exile” She made a big debut with her album. She sang the songs of great names such as Ahmet Sezgin, Nuri Sesigüzel and Mahsuni Şerif.
The artist's From his wife Hülya Aslan, whom he married in 1975 He had 4 children. He changed his surname to “Kahtalı” in 2020.
Unforgettable Works of Kahtalı Miçe
The artist has produced many unforgettable works over the years. Some of his albums are:
- My Black Eyes (1985)
- Bird of Exile (1986)
- Wish Mountain (1987)
- My Bitter Days (1989)
- I Wouldn't Know You (1991)
- Can It Be Like This? (1993)
- I'm a Stranger in This Foreign Land (1995)
- Come Back, Baby - Let's Climb Mount Nemrut (1996)
- Snow Falls on Our Roof (1999)
- He Said Click (2003)
- The Pot Is Black (2023) (last album)
While leaving behind a life full of folk songs, Kahtalı Mıçe was engraved in memories as an artist who felt and conveyed the voice of Anatolia from the heart. His works, a legacy for future generations will remain as.
Kahtalı Mıçe, who will be buried in his hometown Kahta, is not only an artist, He will continue to be remembered as a folk poet. My condolences to his fans and the art community!
