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Turkish court blocks song by openly gay artist Mabel Matiz on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Music over claims it harms family values
A Turkish court has ordered access to a song by one of the country’s most popular pop singers to be blocked on digital platforms after a request from the Ministry of Family and Social Services, the İlke TV news website reported. The track, titled “Perperişan” (Devastated) was released by Mabel Matiz, whose songs frequently dominate […]
A Turkish court has ordered access to a song by one of the country’s most popular pop singers to be blocked on digital platforms after a request from the Ministry of Family and Social Services, the İlke TV news website reported. Matiz responded in a statement posted on X, saying his lyrics had been “deliberately misinterpreted.” He described the song as a metaphorical love story in the tradition of Turkish folk literature, emphasizing that listeners often draw personal meaning from his work. Free expression advocates argue that these measures create a chilling effect, with artists, journalists and audiences facing restrictions for content that challenges official narratives or touches on sensitive cultural themes.
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