Qadir Dilan
Qadir Dilan قادر دیلان | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 24 March 1930 Sulaymaniyah, Iraqi Kurdistan |
| Origin | Kurdish |
| Died | 18 March 1999 (aged 68) Prague, Czech Republic |
| Genres | Kurdish folk, western, classic |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter and musician |
| Instrument(s) | Violin, flute |
| Years active | 1950s–1999 |
| Spouse | Auna (in 1965) |
Qadir Dilan (Kurdish: قادر دیلان, romanized: Qadir Dîlan; 24 March 1930 – 18 March 1999) was a celebrated Kurdish singer, songwriter and musician known for his contributions to Kurdish music. Born in Sulaymaniyah Kurdistan Region, he began his musical journey at a young age, performing traditional Kurdish songs. He is considered to be the first Kurdish singer to mix Western styles with Kurdish music. Qadir Dilan was the brother of Muhamad Salih Dilan.