Hassan Zirak

Hassan Zirek (Kurdish: حەسەن زیرەک, romanized: Hesen Zîrek) 29 November 1921 – 29 July 1972[1]) was a celebrated Kurdish songwriter-singer from Bukan, known for his recordings of classical Kurdish folk songs. He was famous for his classical and sensual lyrics, and it is believed that he composed over thousand songs in his lifetime.[2]

Hassan Zirak
Hassan Zirak
Background information
Birth nameHassan Zirak
Born(1921-11-29)November 29, 1921
Bukan, West Azerbaijan, Iran
DiedJuly 29, 1972(1972-07-29) (aged 50)
Bukan, West Azerbaijan, Iran
GenresClassical, folk, Kurdish
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active1956–1972

References

  1. "یادی از هنرمند کرد حسن زیرک".
  2. Broughton, Ellingham, Trillo, Simon, Mark, Richard (1999). World music: the rough guide. Africa, Europe and the Middle East, Volum 1. ISBN 9781858286358.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
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