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Seyyan Hanım

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  1. 1913

    Born on 1913Single source

  2. 1932

    Described as Turkish singer known as a tango artist; she recorded the tangos Mazi and Ayrılık in 1932 and withdrew from the music business in 1942.Single source

  3. May 16, 1989

    Died on May 16, 1989Single source

Seyyan Hanım: Turkish singer known as a tango artist; she recorded the tangos Mazi and Ayrılık in 1932 and withdrew from the music business in 1942.† 1932: Turkish singer known as a tango artist; she recorded the tangos Mazi and Ayrılık in 1932 and withdrew from the music business in 1942.†

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Turkish singer known as a tango artist; she recorded the tangos Mazi and Ayrılık in 1932 and withdrew from the music business in 1942.1932

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