Arabesk music on the rise in Turkey: Spotify streams increased by 435 percent in 6 years
According to Spotify data, arabesk music streams in Turkey have increased by 435 percent since 2020. While the genre's popularity among young listeners is notable, Semicenk, Müslüm Gürses, and Ahmet Kaya stand out as the most-streamed artists.
Current data shared by Spotify revealed that interest in arabesk music in Turkey has gained significant momentum over the last six years. The stream counts, which have increased by 435 percent since 2020, show that the genre has recorded a growth of over 31 percent each year.
The younger generation plays a decisive role in the rise of arabesk music on digital platforms. According to the data, users under the age of 30 make up 77 percent of the genre's listeners, with the 18-24 age group constituting the largest portion of this audience. Rhea Chedid, Spotify's Editorial Lead for the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey, stated that the core of this interest lies in the capacity of arabesk music to express emotions directly.
While Semicenk is the most-streamed arabesk artist of all time in Turkey, he is followed by Müslüm Gürses and Ahmet Kaya. In daily listening habits, it was observed that arabesk songs reach their peak at 18:00. Outside of Turkey's borders, the countries where arabesk music is streamed the most are listed as Germany, the Netherlands, and France.
Sources
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