Ahmet Kaya
Ahmet Kaya (1957-2000) was born in Malatya in 1957. He is one of the most important names that come to mind when it comes to protest music in Turkey.
People
Fahri Kayahan - Malatya's Music Master
Fahri Kayahan is one of the important names in Malatya music. For many years, he has contributed to the development of folk music in Malatya and Turkey.
Belkıs Akkale - Pioneer of Turkish Folk Music
Belkıs Akkale (1956-2021) was a famous folk music artist born in Malatya. She worked as a voice artist at TRT for many years and became one of the most valuable voices of Turkish folk music.
İlyas Salman - Malatya Star of Yeşilçam
İlyas Salman is a famous cinema and theater actor born in Malatya. Since the 1970s, he has continued his career as one of the most recognized names in Turkish cinema.
Kenan Işık - Master Actor of Cinema and Television
Kenan Işık (1929-2016) was a master cinema and television actor born in Malatya. Starting from the 1950s, he was involved in Turkish cinema and television for six decades.
Eflatun Cem Güney - Poet Heart of Malatya
Eflatun Cem Güney (1938-2000) was an important poet and writer raised by Malatya. His poems reflect a heartfelt voice coming from the depths of Anatolia.
Abdullah Cevdet - Pioneer of Enlightenment
Abdullah Cevdet (1869-1932) was an important thinker, physician, and writer born in Arapkir. As one of the founders of the Young Turks movement, he played an important role in Ottoman modernization.
Hospitality of Malatya People
The people of Malatya are known for their hospitality and warmth. The understanding that 'the guest is God's guest' is one of the cornerstones of Malatya culture.