Hassan Zirak Explained

Hassan Zirak
Native Name:حەسەن زیرەک
Background:solo_singer
Native Name Lang:ku
Birth Name:Hassan Zirak
Birth Date:29 November 1921
Birth Place:Bukan, West Azerbaijan, Iran
Origin:Kurd
Death Place:Bukan, West Azerbaijan, Iran
Instrument:Vocals
Genre:Classical, folk, Kurdish
Occupation:Musician
Years Active:1953–1972

Hassan Zirek (; 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]

Influence

Despite 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: یادی از هنرمند کرد حسن زیرک .
  2. Web site: An Introduction to Kurdish Folk Music . https://web.archive.org/web/20240731141538/https://folkworks.org/article/an-introduction-to-kurdish-folk-music/ . 31 July 2024 . 2024-07-26 . FolkWorks . en-US.
  3. Book: Broughton, Ellingham, Trillo, Simon, Mark, Richard. World music: the rough guide. Africa, Europe and the Middle East, Volum 1. 1999. 9781858286358.
  4. Web site: Kurdish tea shop celebrates the life of renowned singer Hesen Zirek . 2024-09-26 . www.rudaw.net.
  5. Web site: Sulaimani remembers iconic singer Hassan Zirak on 47th anniversary of his death . 2024-09-26 . www.rudaw.net . en.