: In 1979, while on a European concert tour with the renowned folk singer Aşık Mahzuni Şerif, Nurşani chose to remain in Germany. His decision was largely influenced by the political instability and the subsequent 1980 coup d'état in Turkey.
: He settled in the city of Krefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, where he balanced his life as a factory worker with his identity as a folk artist.
Listen to Almanya by Aşık Ali Nurşani on Apple Music. 2007. 12 Songs. Duration: 44 minutes. Apple Music Almanya - song and lyrics by Aşık Ali Nurşani - Spotify
Aşık Ali Nurşani (born Ali Ayhan) is a prominent Turkish folk poet and musician whose career and personal life became inextricably linked with Germany after his migration in 1979. His work often explores themes of migration, longing for one's homeland, and social justice, making him a central figure in the cultural landscape of the Turkish diaspora. Life and Migration to Germany
Born on February 2, 1959, in the Gaziantep province of Turkey, Nurşani began his musical journey at a young age, influenced by local folk traditions.
: He married Angelika Nurşani, a German national, and they had two children, Emine and Engin. His son, Engin Nurşani, also became a well-known folk musician before tragically passing away from throat cancer in 2020. Musical Legacy and "Almanya"
Nurşani’s music is characterized by the "Barak" style of Turkish folk music, played on the bağlama (saz). Almanya - Album by Aşık Ali Nurşani - Apple Music
