About Mahzuni Şerif
Lived 1940 – 2002 (aged 61). Mahzuni Şerif was a Turkish composer, singer, ashik and songwriter.
Şerif Cırık, popularly known as Aşık Mahsuni Şerif, was a Turkish ashik, folk musician, composer, poet, and author. Aşık is a title used to indicate his position as a respected musician and his relationship with Alevism.
Early life Mahsuni Şerif was born in the Berçenek village of Afşin, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey in 1940.
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Who was Mahzuni Şerif?
Turkish poet (1940–2002)
When was Mahzuni Şerif born?
Mahzuni Şerif was born on 17 November 1940 in Afşin district.
When did Mahzuni Şerif die?
Mahzuni Şerif died on 17 May 2002 in Cologne.
What was Mahzuni Şerif's occupation?
Mahzuni Şerif was a composer, singer, ashik and songwriter.
What nationality was Mahzuni Şerif?
Mahzuni Şerif was Turkish.
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