About İbrahim Özgür
Lived 1910 – 1959 (aged 48–49). İbrahim Özgür was a Turkish ballet dancer and singer.
İbrahim Özgür (1910 – 11 February 1959) was a Turkish tango composer and singer.
Early life Özgür was born into a musical family in Ayazpasa, Istanbul. Özgür learned clarinet and saxophone at the Military Academy in Ankara when he was 16.
Career After graduation Özgür returned to Istanbul and formed his own orchestra. In 1931 Özgür embarked on a concert tour for seven years and performed in many East Asian countries such as India, Indonesia, and Singapore. Afterwards, Özgür went back to Turkey and opened a nightclub called “Ates Boceklen”, which means “Glow-worm” in English. Later in 1938, Özgür made his first recording.
He wrote many famous tangos full of nostalgia. His best-known tango, “Mavi Kelebek”, was inspired by an Indian princess whom he met.
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Who was İbrahim Özgür?
Turkish singer (1910–1959)
When was İbrahim Özgür born?
İbrahim Özgür was born in 1910.
When did İbrahim Özgür die?
İbrahim Özgür died on 11 February 1959.
What was İbrahim Özgür's occupation?
İbrahim Özgür was a ballet dancer and singer.
What nationality was İbrahim Özgür?
İbrahim Özgür was Turkish.
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