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Barış Manço
The Anatolian rock pioneer who blended Turkish folk music with rock and became a much-loved television host.
2023 · Sözüm Meclisten Dışarı
- Born
- 2 January 1943
- Birthplace
- Turkey
- Died
- 1 February 1999
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Barış Manço
Barış Manço made music that crossed generations, from progressive rock to songs children could sing. His television travels widened the audience for his distinctive public persona.
Early life
Istanbul
His mother, Rikkat Uyanık, was a singer.
School bands
Began forming bands while attending school in Istanbul.
Career
- 1960s
European years
Studied art in Belgium and performed with bands.
- 1970
Breakthrough single
Dağlar Dağlar brought major recognition.
- 1972
Kurtalan Ekspres
Formed the band that became his long-term musical partner.
- 1988
Television presenter
Launched 7’den 77’ye, combining music, travel and programmes for children.
Selected work
2023
A concept album mixing rock and Turkish musical ideas.
Sözüm Meclisten Dışarı
Includes Dönence and Gülpembe.
7’den 77’ye
Launched a television programme combining travel and family entertainment.
Beyond music
Travel broadcasting
Visited countries around the world for his television work.
Museum
His Istanbul home became a museum after his death.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Career and work — barismanco.kadikoy.bel.tr ↗Photo: Erkan Umut. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
