Hassan Zirek (Kurdish: حەسەن زیرەک, romanized: Hesen Zîrek; 29 November 1921 – 26 June 1972)[1][2] was a Kurdish songwriter-singer, 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.[3]
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Hassan Zirak |
| Born | November 29, 1921 Bukan, West Azerbaijan, Iran |
| Origin | Kurd |
| Died | June 26, 1972 (aged 50) Bukan, West Azerbaijan, Iran |
| Genres | Classical, folk, Kurdish |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Years active | 1953–1972 |
Influence
editDespite his death in 1972, Zirak's music continues to be widely appreciated, and his legacy is recognized in various ways, including the annual commemorations in Silêmanî.[4] Zirak’s recordings are considered by some to be culturally significant in the preservation of Kurdish musical traditions.[5]
References
edit- ^ "یادی از هنرمند کرد حسن زیرک".
- ^ "An Introduction to Kurdish Folk Music". FolkWorks. Archived from the original on 31 July 2024. Retrieved 2024-07-26.
- ^ 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) - ^ "Kurdish tea shop celebrates the life of renowned singer Hesen Zirek". www.rudaw.net. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
- ^ "Sulaimani remembers iconic singer Hassan Zirak on 47th anniversary of his death". www.rudaw.net. Retrieved 2024-09-26.