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Ahmet Kaya was a prominent Turkish-Kurdish singer, songwriter, and composer known for his politically charged protest music and advocacy for Kurdish rights.Born in Malatya, Turkey, Kaya began his career in Istanbul, releasing over 20 albums blending Anatolian folk with contemporary protest themes. His 1999 declaration about singing in Kurdish triggered intense backlash, leading to exile in France where he died of a heart attack at age 43....