Aşık Mahzuni Şerif
Turkish musician and poet (1940–2002)
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Şerif Cırık, popularly known as Aşık Mahsuni Şerif, was a Turkish ashik, folk musician, composer, poet, and author.[1] Aşık is a title used to indicate his position as a respected musician and his relationship with Alevism.
Also known asAşık Mahsuni Şerif, Mahsuni Şerif, Mahsuni
Born
17 November 1940
Şerif Cırık
17 November 1940
GenreTurkish folk music
Aşık Mahsuni Şerif | |
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| Also known as | Aşık Mahsuni Şerif, Mahsuni Şerif, Mahsuni |
| Born | Şerif Cırık 17 November 1940 |
| Died | 17 May 2002 (aged 61) |
| Genre | Turkish folk music |
| Years active | 1961-2002 |
Early life
Mahsuni Şerif was born in the Berçenek village of Afşin, Kahramanmaraş, Turkey in 1940.[2][3]