Barış Manço
Musician, composer and television presenter
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Barış Manço was born in Istanbul on 2 January 1943. A pioneer of Anatolian rock, he worked as a singer, composer and songwriter. He performed in Türkiye and abroad with Kurtalan Ekspres.
His television programme 7’den 77’ye, which began in 1988, brought his music and travels to viewers of different generations. He died in Istanbul on 1 February 1999 and was buried in Kanlıca Cemetery. His home in Moda is now open to visitors as the Kadıköy Municipality Barış Manço House.
Milestones of a life
- 1943
Born in Istanbul
He was born in Üsküdar on 2 January.
- 1958
First stage performance
He first appeared on stage while studying at Galatasaray High School.
- 1988
7’den 77’ye began
His programme for children and families began broadcasting on TRT 1 in October.
- 1999
Died in Istanbul
He died on 1 February and was buried in Kanlıca Cemetery.
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