Alirza Quluncu, Voice of America, June 27, 2018
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| Hasan Demirchi, a renowned Turkish activist and musician from Iranian Azerbaijan, passed away in Tabriz due to heart disease. He faced repeated threats, arrests, and pressure from Iranian authorities due to his cultural activism. |
The renowned musician, Turkish activist, and public figure Hasan Demirchi, who passed away at the age of 77 due to heart disease, was laid to rest in a ceremony on June 25 in Tabriz, attended by thousands of citizens. Composer Memmed Ansari, who studied at the music school founded by the late Demirchi in his youth, and Turkish activist Oktay Alptürk, who was imprisoned alongside him in Tabriz Prison in 2006, spoke with Voice of America about the late master's artistic activities, public service, and his days in prison.
