First statement from Kalben after release: 'I will be better'
The first statement has come from Kalben, who was detained during an operation in Istanbul on the grounds that drugs were found in her home, and was subsequently released under judicial control. The singer said, "I am sorry for occupying the public agenda in this way."
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In Istanbul's Cihangir district, as part of a drug operation conducted in the morning hours, Kalben was detained on charges of "manufacturing, importing, or exporting narcotic or stimulant substances without a license or in violation of a license."
It was learned that in her initial statement after being processed at the police station, Kalben claimed that she did not sell the drugs seized, but rather used them herself.
Following her procedures at the prosecutor's office, Kalben was referred to the Duty Magistrate Judge with a request for judicial control, including a travel ban.
Singer Kalben was released by the judge under judicial control provisions.
'I AM SORRY FOR OCCUPYING THE PUBLIC AGENDA'
Released under judicial control, Kalben made a statement on her social media account.
In her statement, the famous singer said: My dears, those I have met through music, literature, and friendship.. Those I have met on the streets, at concerts, festivals, and book signings.. Those with whom I have shared both beautiful and painful days.. Those from whom I have drawn value and support through their hope, love, and solidarity.
I do not want you to worry about my health. I am sorry for occupying our precious public agenda in this way. I am with my family, my loved ones, and those close to me. I am fine, and I will be even better. I am always striving to be better, and I will continue to strive. I embrace you all with love."
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WHO IS KALBEN?
Kalben Sağdıç (born January 17, 1986, İskenderun, Hatay) is a Turkish musician, songwriter, and women's rights advocate.
Kalben, who began her interest in music at the age of 8 with a keyboard her mother bought her, got her first guitar at 14. This guitar was a second-hand Santana. She graduated from Bilkent University's Department of International Relations in 2007, which she entered on a scholarship at the age of 17.
After trying to work in various fields, she began a master's degree in Media and Cultural Studies at the same university in 2008, graduating in 2011.
After submitting her thesis on ways of preserving memories and heirlooms, she moved to Istanbul to find work. She began working as a brand manager at Universal Pictures. Later, she was involved in various jobs such as screenwriting, editing, project management, copywriting, and translation.
She continued to make music and give concerts occasionally in Ankara and Istanbul. The video for 'Sadece', released from a concert she gave with only her guitar in a house in Galata as part of Sofar Sounds on October 18, 2014, quickly became the most-watched among Sofar videos.
She began her musical career after the release of her children's novel series titled Lulu. She played the role of a cleaner in the TV series Aşk Kaç Beden Giyer?. Her first album, which bears her stage name, Kalben, was released in February 2016 under the Doğan Music Company label.
Kalben released her third studio album, Kalp Hanım, on March 20 on all digital music platforms under the Garaj Müzik label.