Inscription
Sertab Erener is inscribed as the 40th Global Music Royalty in April 2021.
This Turkish diva is chosen for many participations in Global Music. 12 entries have so far resulted in two medals: one of silver and one of bronze. Her haunting voice and ethnic touches always light up the stage!
This Turkish diva is chosen for many participations in Global Music. 12 entries have so far resulted in two medals: one of silver and one of bronze. Her haunting voice and ethnic touches always light up the stage!
Presentation
Sertab Erener, born on December 4, 1964, in Istanbul, Turkey, is a celebrated Turkish pop singer known for her powerful vocal range, emotional expression, and ability to blend Western pop with traditional Turkish influences. Raised in a musically inclined family, she studied opera at the Istanbul State Conservatory, which laid the foundation for her precise vocal technique and her command of classical music, even as she turned toward pop as her main artistic path.
She first gained national attention in the early 1990s with her debut album Sakin Ol! (1992), which introduced her distinct voice and modern pop style to the Turkish music scene. The album was a commercial success and established her as a rising star. Her follow-up records further solidified her place in Turkish pop, thanks to hits that showcased both her vocal strength and her emotional depth. Working with prominent composers and lyricists, she developed a repertoire that ranged from romantic ballads to energetic dance-pop, often incorporating elements of Turkish folk and classical traditions into contemporary arrangements.
International recognition came in 2003 when she represented Turkey at the Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Everyway That I Can,” a blend of Turkish instrumentation and Western pop production. Her dynamic performance won Turkey its first-ever Eurovision victory and introduced her to a broader European audience. The song became a major hit across the continent, and the win marked a turning point both in her career and in the visibility of Turkish pop music abroad.
Sertab continued to explore new musical territories in the years that followed. She recorded albums in both Turkish and English, collaborated with a variety of international artists, and experimented with genres ranging from electronic to jazz and symphonic music. Known for her artistic versatility, she has also performed with classical orchestras and produced experimental projects that push beyond conventional pop boundaries.
Throughout her career, Sertab has remained a respected figure not only for her vocal ability but also for her artistic integrity and willingness to evolve. She has consistently taken creative risks while maintaining a strong connection with her audience. Her live performances are praised for their vocal excellence and emotional intensity, and she continues to tour and release new music that reflects both personal growth and cultural richness.
With a career spanning more than three decades, Sertab Erener stands as one of Turkey’s most influential and enduring artists. Her work bridges cultures and styles, and she is widely admired for her commitment to musical innovation, expressive storytelling, and vocal mastery.
She first gained national attention in the early 1990s with her debut album Sakin Ol! (1992), which introduced her distinct voice and modern pop style to the Turkish music scene. The album was a commercial success and established her as a rising star. Her follow-up records further solidified her place in Turkish pop, thanks to hits that showcased both her vocal strength and her emotional depth. Working with prominent composers and lyricists, she developed a repertoire that ranged from romantic ballads to energetic dance-pop, often incorporating elements of Turkish folk and classical traditions into contemporary arrangements.
International recognition came in 2003 when she represented Turkey at the Eurovision Song Contest with the song “Everyway That I Can,” a blend of Turkish instrumentation and Western pop production. Her dynamic performance won Turkey its first-ever Eurovision victory and introduced her to a broader European audience. The song became a major hit across the continent, and the win marked a turning point both in her career and in the visibility of Turkish pop music abroad.
Sertab continued to explore new musical territories in the years that followed. She recorded albums in both Turkish and English, collaborated with a variety of international artists, and experimented with genres ranging from electronic to jazz and symphonic music. Known for her artistic versatility, she has also performed with classical orchestras and produced experimental projects that push beyond conventional pop boundaries.
Throughout her career, Sertab has remained a respected figure not only for her vocal ability but also for her artistic integrity and willingness to evolve. She has consistently taken creative risks while maintaining a strong connection with her audience. Her live performances are praised for their vocal excellence and emotional intensity, and she continues to tour and release new music that reflects both personal growth and cultural richness.
With a career spanning more than three decades, Sertab Erener stands as one of Turkey’s most influential and enduring artists. Her work bridges cultures and styles, and she is widely admired for her commitment to musical innovation, expressive storytelling, and vocal mastery.
Global Music Career
13 Participations
5 Finals
3 Top 10s
2 Medals
0 Victory
Representing: Turkey
03. Oysa / 10th place
06. Leave / Silver medal
38. Got me like / DNQ
51. Bu böyle / 15th place
57. Koparilan cicekler / DNQ
62. Here I am / Bronze medal
104. Söz / DNQ
126. Kime diyorum / DNQ
133. Olsun / DNQ
155. Belki de dönerim / 25th place
168. Bir caresi bulunur / DNQ
173. Bu dünya / DNQ
After inscription:
190. Who's gonna end / DNQ
5 Finals
3 Top 10s
2 Medals
0 Victory
Representing: Turkey
03. Oysa / 10th place
06. Leave / Silver medal
38. Got me like / DNQ
51. Bu böyle / 15th place
57. Koparilan cicekler / DNQ
62. Here I am / Bronze medal
104. Söz / DNQ
126. Kime diyorum / DNQ
133. Olsun / DNQ
155. Belki de dönerim / 25th place
168. Bir caresi bulunur / DNQ
173. Bu dünya / DNQ
After inscription:
190. Who's gonna end / DNQ
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