Funda Arar's Sharp Dig at Melek Mosso

In 2022, Funda Arar, who decided not to take the stage under the pressure of social media following the cancellation of Melek Mosso's concert in Isparta, broke her silence after many years. Speaking on Fatih Altayli's program, Arar made striking statements, noting that there was no feedback from Melek Mosso throughout the process.Now, let's delve into the details together.The successful singer, who has garnered a wide fan base with tracks like 'Hayatım Kaymış', 'Vursalar Ölemem', and 'İlletim', became one of the most talked-about figures in Turkey, especially after the concert crisis in Isparta in 2022. The incident, which was debated for days, unexpectedly dragged not only Melek Mosso, but also Funda Arar and Derya Uluğ into a controversy. In 2022, Melek Mosso was one of the performers scheduled to take the stage as part of the Isparta International Rose Festival. However, the landscape shifted abruptly following a statement made by the National Youth Foundation and the Anatolian Youth Association's Isparta Branch prior to the singer's concert on June 3rd. In the statement, it was claimed that some concerts organized as part of the festival 'did not align with the beliefs and traditions of the public', and there was a call for the cancellation of Melek Mosso's concert. The statement, which included the words 'No singer who encourages immorality will be accepted as an artist by our people', sparked a major backlash on social media. Following the ensuing debates, Melek Mosso's concert was cancelled, making it not only a hot topic in the music world but also one of the most discussed issues in the public sphere. Numerous artists shared messages of support for Mosso, while there was also speculation about whether the remaining concerts of the festival would take place.Amidst mounting pressure on two artists on social media, many users advocated for 'female solidarity', arguing that they too should refrain from taking the stage.As this pressure escalated, both Funda Arar and Derya Uluğ decided to cancel their concerts. However, this decision did not put an end to the debates. On the contrary, the two artists became the target of criticisms from different segments.In her statement, Funda Arar said, 'Dear people of Isparta, we won't be able to join you at the concert on Sunday, June 5. We look forward to meeting you at other concerts...'Derya Uluğ, on the other hand, announced on her social media account that she would not be performing at the concert, saying, 'I send my love to the people of Isparta who were looking forward to meeting with us. We will sing songs together at another time.'Years later, it emerged that not only the crisis at the festival, but also the growing culture of lynching on social media and the intense pressure from troll accounts had an impact on this decision taken by the two artists. At the time, they were criticized both for cancelling their concerts and faced harsh comments suggesting that their decision was not a strong enough example of solidarity.During those days, Arar, who stated that she and Derya Uluğ were under immense pressure, expressed that they had to cancel their concerts not out of their own will, but due to the lynching atmosphere that had formed.The renowned artist, who said they were systematically targeted on social media, stated that the events throughout the process had significantly worn them down. One of the most striking points in Arar's statements was her reproach made without even mentioning Melek Mosso's name.Arar expressed her disappointment with the words, 'That person didn't come out and say, 'I've experienced this, but my other female friends should bravely take the stage and perform their concerts.''. For the first time, Funda Arar shared a detail that had not been discussed for years.In response to Fatih Altaylı's question, 'Did Melek Mosso call or write to you after you cancelled or when this incident happened?', she gave a clear answer.'No. Nobody ever called or asked about us. We even tried to reach out, but couldn't get through. There was no feedback to us, neither on Derya's part nor mine... There was no response at all.'These statements made by Funda Arar years later quickly became a hot topic on social media, with many users reopening the debate about the concert crisis that occurred in 2022. Arar's reproach made without mentioning Melek Mosso's name and her words, 'nobody ever called or asked about us', were among the most discussed moments of the program. Following these statements, all eyes are now turned to a possible response from Melek Mosso.

Funda Arar Takes Aim at Melek Mosso With a Blunt Remark—Without Even Saying Her Name

Melek Mosso, a powerful voice in Turkish pop music, has frequently made headlines not only for her songs but also for her statements and stage performances throughout her career.

Following the cancellation of Melek Mosso's concert, there was days-long speculation about whether Funda Arar and Derya Uluğ, who were also on the festival program, would go ahead with their performances.

After the passage of many years, Funda Arar appeared as a guest on Fatih Altaylı's show, where she detailed the events of that period for the first time.

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