About Kani Karaca
Lived 1930 – 2004 (aged 73–74). Kani Karaca was a Turkish musician, sufi and qāriʾ.
Kâni Karaca (1 March 1930 – 29 May 2004) was a Turkish performer of religious and non-religious musical works. Born in the village of Karataş, Adana, Turkey, he became blind when he was just two months old due to an accident. He died of cancer at his home in Fatih, Istanbul, on 29 May 2004 at the age of 74. The following day, he was buried in the Edirnekapı cemetery after the funeral prayers in the Fatih mosque.
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Who was Kani Karaca?
Turkish singer (1930–2004)
When was Kani Karaca born?
Kani Karaca was born in 1930 in Adana.
When did Kani Karaca die?
Kani Karaca died on 29 May 2004 in Istanbul.
What was Kani Karaca's occupation?
Kani Karaca was a musician, sufi and qāriʾ.
What nationality was Kani Karaca?
Kani Karaca was Turkish.
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