Hassan Zirak
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| Birth name | Hassan Zirak |
| Born | November 29, 1921 Bukan, West Azerbaijan, Iran |
| Died | July 29, 1972 (aged 50) Bukan, West Azerbaijan, Iran |
| Genres | Classical, folk, Kurdish |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 1956–1972 |
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]
Kurdish singer Hassan Zirek had a tough life but left a big legacy. Born near Bukan, East Kurdistan, he started working young and singing to entertain others. He recorded many Kurdish folk songs, mostly in Iraq, before moving back to Iran. Despite facing hardships and never learning to read or write, Zirek composed over 1,500 songs and remains a beloved figure in Kurdistan[3]
References[edit]
- ^ "یادی از هنرمند کرد حسن زیرک".
- ^ 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) - ^ کوردیپێدیا, Kurdipedia-. "Hassan Zirak". Kurdipedia.org (in Norwegian). Retrieved 2024-03-27.
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