Music like Mazlum Çimen

Mazlum Çimen (June 18, 1958 in Elbistan, Kahramanmaraş) is a Turkish musician, ballet dancer, film actor, folk singer, and award-winning film score composer.

He was born in Sevdilli village of Elbistan in Kahramanmaraş Province on June 18, 1958.He is the son of Nesimi Cimen who is a great Ashik, songwriter and Cura Virtuoso in history. His parents are originating however from Hozat in Tunceli Province.

His family moved to Istanbul as he was still in pre-school age. After Mazlum finished his primary school education, he attended Istanbul State Conservatory to study violin. Four years later, he switched over to ballet dancing section of the same music school and graduated in 1981. He entered Istanbul State Opera and Ballet as a ballet dancer, where he is still employed.