Sinan Erbil
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Sinan Erbil (born 1965) is an Iraqi Turkmen
singer. He is fluent in Iraqi Turkmen ("South Azeri" or "Iraqi Turkish") (his mother language), Turkish (very closely related to Turkmen), Arabic and English. His latest album is the politally charged 'Neden Ağlar Kerkük'üm?' featuring Nuray Hafiftas
along with a host of world class musicians ıncludıng Erdinç Şenyaylar.
, Iraq
. Sinan Erbil's father, was the owner of a popular coffee shop in Erbil which would often be the location where people would perform spiritually uplifting music.
At the young age of 4 years old, Sinan's mother started teaching him Turkish folk music & would later go on to perform at his fathers Coffee shop whilst capturing the hearts of his fathers patrons. Although his parents encouraged his passion for music, they also were mindful in restricting Sinan from spending all his time on it.
However such was Sinan's passion for music, in his teenage years he would acquire violin & ut lessons with his own pocket money.
In 1992 he performed in an Opera musical in Athens.
In 1993 Sinan migrated to Sydney. He was immediately involved in the Australian Turkmen & Turkish Association. To further strengthen his musical abilities, he joined the Sydney Turkish Arts Academy. Whilst there, he was taught by the world renowned classical musician Sabahattin Akdağcık & starred in many performances that were put together by the academy which involved another well known classical musician, Kemal Toprak.
Sinan Erbil attributes his love for music came from his mothers early teachings of Turkish Classical Music & his early stage experience via his fathers coffee shop. His music is driven by his patriotic love for his Turkish ancestry.
His latest album is the politically charged 'Neden Ağlar Kerkük'üm' which describes the plight of the city he was born & raised in, Kerkük, Irak.
Iraqi Turkmen
The Iraqi Turkmen are an ethnic group who mainly reside in northern Iraq. Estimates of their numbers vary dramatically, in accordance with Iraq's assimilation policies no realistic and independent census results have been revealed regarding the Iraqi Turkmen population...
singer. He is fluent in Iraqi Turkmen ("South Azeri" or "Iraqi Turkish") (his mother language), Turkish (very closely related to Turkmen), Arabic and English. His latest album is the politally charged 'Neden Ağlar Kerkük'üm?' featuring Nuray Hafiftas
Nuray Hafiftas
Nuray Hafiftaş is a Turkish folk singer, who was born in 1964 in Çıldır, Ardahan Province, Turkey. Soon after her birth, her family moved to Istanbul where Hafiftaş received her primary and secondary education at Taksim school. After that she continued her higher education at the State...
along with a host of world class musicians ıncludıng Erdinç Şenyaylar.
Early life
Sinan Erbil was born in ErbilArbil
Arbil / Hewlêr is the fourth largest city in Iraq after Baghdad, Basra and Mosul...
, Iraq
Iraq
Iraq ; officially the Republic of Iraq is a country in Western Asia spanning most of the northwestern end of the Zagros mountain range, the eastern part of the Syrian Desert and the northern part of the Arabian Desert....
. Sinan Erbil's father, was the owner of a popular coffee shop in Erbil which would often be the location where people would perform spiritually uplifting music.
At the young age of 4 years old, Sinan's mother started teaching him Turkish folk music & would later go on to perform at his fathers Coffee shop whilst capturing the hearts of his fathers patrons. Although his parents encouraged his passion for music, they also were mindful in restricting Sinan from spending all his time on it.
However such was Sinan's passion for music, in his teenage years he would acquire violin & ut lessons with his own pocket money.
Career
In 1983, Sinan received one year tutition from the Iran/Azerbaycan music academy. As a result of political unrest, he later migrated to Turkey enlisting in a specialised bağlama (Turkish Guitar) course & later on became involved in the Turkish music arts via Niğde. Later on when he went back to Ankara, Sinan enlisted in another year of Turkish Classical & Folk Music where he further refined his skills.In 1992 he performed in an Opera musical in Athens.
In 1993 Sinan migrated to Sydney. He was immediately involved in the Australian Turkmen & Turkish Association. To further strengthen his musical abilities, he joined the Sydney Turkish Arts Academy. Whilst there, he was taught by the world renowned classical musician Sabahattin Akdağcık & starred in many performances that were put together by the academy which involved another well known classical musician, Kemal Toprak.
Sinan Erbil attributes his love for music came from his mothers early teachings of Turkish Classical Music & his early stage experience via his fathers coffee shop. His music is driven by his patriotic love for his Turkish ancestry.
His latest album is the politically charged 'Neden Ağlar Kerkük'üm' which describes the plight of the city he was born & raised in, Kerkük, Irak.
Albums
- Turkmen Ezgileri (1999)
- Samancı Kızı (2005)
- Neden Ağlar Kerkük'üm? (2008)
Web Sites
- Sinan Erbil Resmi Web Sitesi Official Website
- Güzel Kerkük http://www.guzelkerkuk.com