Esin Afşar

The Daughter Of A Diplomat Afşar Was Born In The Italian City Of Bari In 1936. After Graduating From The Piano Department Of The Prestigious Ankara State Conservatory Afşar Was Soon Recognized As An Extraordinary Talent Both Vocally And Musically And Was Appointed To The Turkish State Theater As A Pianist. In The Meantime The Young And Charismatic Afşar’s Acting Talent Caught The Eye Of The Then General Director Of The Turkish State Theater Muhsin Ertuğrul Who Encouraged Her To Try Her Hand At Acting. Afşar Began A Successful 12-Year Career As A Stage Actor Which Saw Her Gain Widespread Recognition Both Within Turkey And Beyond. A Lover Of Travel Afşar’s Work Outside The Country Included Performances And Concerts At Festivals And State Occasions In Russia Italy France Belgium The Far East And Even Australia. For Many However It Was Afşar’s Singing Which Really Left A Lasting Mark. A Charming Performer Renowned For Her Unique Voice And Singing Style Afşar’s 12 Albums Released Between 1991 And 2002 Followed A Long String Of Hit Singles. Hailed As A Pioneer Of Modern Folk Music In Turkey Afşar’s Frequent Visits To Other Countries And Her Warm And Personable Manner Led To Her Being Nicknamed “the Diplomatic Singer.” read less