--- title: Eşref Ziya slug: esref-ziya-749892 url: /detay/esref-ziya-749892 type: biography language: English entity: primary: Eşref Ziya type: biography disambiguation: Eşref Ziya Terzi: Müzikten sinemaya, yazıya uzanan sanatçı hayatı. categories: - name: Music slug: muzik url: /kategori/muzik - name: Cinema And Television slug: sinema-ve-televizyon url: /kategori/sinema-ve-televizyon - name: Art slug: sanat url: /kategori/sanat tags: - Eşref Ziya author: Ömer Said Aydın created_at: 2025-03-19T17:35:11.265067+03:00 updated_at: 2025-04-17T10:53:45.821645+03:00 image: https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/03/19/xogZc0S79CP8b7qL1tlJKM1w680Qa5DC.jpg --- # Eşref Ziya > Eşref Ziya Terzi, born in 1969 in Istanbul, is an artist who has been active in music, cinema, media, and writing. Over a career spanning more than 30 years, he has produced numerous albums, films, and books. As the founder of institutions such as Marmara Müzik and Marmara FM, Terzi has presented his works across various platforms. ## KURE Information Cards ### KURE Information Card: Eşref Ziya ![0x0-bir-donemin-sesi-esref-ziya-terzi-1668749848309.jpg](https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/03/19/otIbKyTMY4hbokRCETTuOibo61Odso6M.jpg) | Field | Value | |-------|-------| | Born(Date) | 1969-07-20 | | Job | Musician, Screenwriter, Producer, Actor. | ## Article Content Eşref Ziya Terzi was born on [July](/en/detay/july/llms.txt) 20, 1969, in Istanbul. Originally from [Bayburt](/en/detay/bayburt-2/llms.txt) on his father's side, Terzi is married and [has](/en/detay/has-3/llms.txt) three children. He began his education [at](/en/detay/at-3/llms.txt) Sarıyer İmam Hatip High School and graduated in 1988. That same year, he was admitted to the Faculty of Theology at Marmara University, from which he successfully graduated. With a career spanning music, writing, cinema, and media, Terzi has left a lasting impact on the world of art and thought. ### **The Beginning and Development of His Music Career** Although Terzi initially kept his distance from music, he was introduced to the studio environment through the encouragement of Dr. [Ramazan](/en/detay/ramazan-2/llms.txt) Uçar. His first [steps](/en/detay/steps-6/llms.txt) in the music [industry](/en/detay/industry/llms.txt) came when he performed two pieces in the radio [drama](/en/detay/drama-2/llms.txt) *Alim ve Tağut*. In 1991, he released his album *Kalksam ve Dirilsem*, which became a turning point in his career and garnered significant attention from a wide audience. This work is considered [an](/en/detay/an-2/llms.txt) important reflection of Terzi's musical philosophy and emotional depth. Over his 30-year music career, Terzi has released more than 15 albums and contributed as a producer, composer, or performer to over 100 albums. His works, influenced by the social and political atmosphere of the time, conveyed messages of hope, resilience, and solidarity to his listeners. His song *Ağlama Karanfil*, written during the [February](/en/detay/february/llms.txt) 28 process, became an anthem symbolizing the struggles of students who were denied access to schools due to the headscarf ban. ### **Media and Broadcasting Activities** Beyond music, Eşref Ziya Terzi has also been influential in the media sector. In 1993, he co-founded *Marmara FM* with his friends, turning it into one of the leading intellectual platforms of its time. However, during the February 28 process, *Marmara FM* frequently faced broadcast bans, including a one-month suspension due to a particular song. Despite these pressures, Terzi continued his artistic production and took ownership of *Marmara Müzik* in 1995. Over the past 30 years, *Marmara Müzik* has introduced numerous valuable artists to the Turkish music and intellectual world, maintaining a vision centered on staying true to its values. ### **Cinema and Television Works** Terzi made his debut in the [film](/en/detay/film-5/llms.txt) industry with *The İmam* in 2005. In 2022, he hosted the *Qur'an Recitation Competition* on TRT, further expanding his presence on television. In 2024, he took on multiple roles—story writer, scriptwriter, producer, and lead actor—in the film *Yeniden Başlamak*. ### **Writing and Literary Works** Terzi began his writing career in 2017 with the publication of *Hiçlerden Bir Hiç*, a book where he expressed his thoughts and emotions on a literary platform. ### **The February 28 Process and Years of Struggle** During the February 28 postmodern coup period, Terzi played a significant role as an [artist](/en/detay/artist-3/llms.txt). Many of his concerts were canceled, he faced police interrogations, and he was prosecuted for "inciting hatred and enmity among the people." After a concert in [Bursa](/en/detay/bursa-2/llms.txt), he received a nearly two-year prison sentence under Article 311, which was later suspended. However, he endured serious pressure during this period. He recalls feeling uneasy when seeing white *Toros* cars, fearing for his safety. Despite these hardships, he insists, "We were never against the state," emphasizing that they never resorted to violence or vandalism. To him, the process was a temporary injustice that would eventually end, and he continued his work with this belief. Through songs like *Ağlama Karanfil* and *Beyazıt Meydanında*, Terzi artistically captured the suffering of that era. He actively participated in events like *Inanca Saygı, Düşünceye Özgürlük İçin Bütün Türkiye Elele* (Respect for Belief, Freedom for Thought: All of Turkey Hand in Hand) and the *White Walk*, which culminated in people holding hands across the Bosphorus Bridge. He also supported these movements through morale-boosting concerts for his community. "We always [had](/en/detay/had/llms.txt) hope that oppression would one day end," he says, adding that today’s Turkey, where education [can](/en/detay/can-3/llms.txt) be pursued freely, is the result of that struggle. ### **Artistic Philosophy** Eşref Ziya Terzi sees art as a vehicle for delivering messages. "I have something to say, and I say it through music," he explains, comparing his songs to messages in bottles cast into the sea, unsure of whose shore they will reach. In his view, music’s power lies in its ability to touch people's lives unexpectedly. Terzi continues to produce new works, sharing them on *Marmara Müzik*’s YouTube channel. He encourages artists to prioritize emotions over ideology and to deliver positive messages to society with [wisdom](/en/detay/wisdom/llms.txt). ### **Discography** #### **Albums** - 1990 - *Elbet Sorulur* - 1991 - *Kalksam ve Dirilsem* - 1991 - *Uyan Artık* - 1992 - *Muhabbet Eriyiz* - 1992 - *Dayan Mücahidim* - 1992 - *Bir Güneş Doğuyor 1* - 1993 - *Bir Güneş Doğuyor 2* - 1993 - *İnfilak* - 1995 - *Özgürlüğün Gölgesinde* - 1997 - *Hasret Gülleri* - 1999 - *Sen Ağlama* - 2000 - *Olmadı Dost* - 2001 - *Klasikler 1* - 2002 - *Beyaz Bir Ölüm* - 2003 - *Klasikler 2* - 2006 - *Yol Boyunca* - 2007 - *Klasikler 3* - 2008 - *Ölüm Aşkımın Adı Olsun* - 2011 - *Kan Gibi* - 2013 - *Aşkın Gözyaşları* #### **Singles** - 2014 - *Asker Duası* - 2017 - *Karanlık Sevmiyor* - 2019 - *IGMG Marşı* - 2019 - *Susma Kalbim* - 2019 - *Asımın Nesli* - 2020 - *Medine Müdafaası* - 2024 - *Sessiz Olma* (Duet) - 2025 - *Bir Güneş Doğuyor* Still the owner of *Marmara Müzik*, Eşref Ziya Terzi remains active in his artistic career. "As long as the world keeps turning, our words will never run out," he says, maintaining his motivation for artistic production. ## Academic Sources and References 1. "Eşref Ziya Terzi Hakkında." Eşref Ziya. Erişim 19 Mart 2025. https://www.esrefziya.com/hakkinda.Şani, Ahmet Esad ve Fatih Türkyılmaz. "Sanatçı Eşref Ziya Terzi: 28 Şubat Sürecinde Konser Çıkışlarının Bir Çoğunu Karakolda Bitiriyordum." Anadolu Ajansı, 24 Şubat 2021. Erişim 19 Mart 2025. https://www.aa.com.tr/tr/28-subat/sanatci-esref-ziya-terzi-28-subat-surecinde-konser-cikislarinin-bir-cogunu-karakolda-bitiriyordum/2155420."Eşref Ziya." Fikriyat. Erişim 19 Mart 2025. https://www.fikriyat.com/galeri/biyografi/esref-ziya.