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From the album Emekci - Selam Olsun Halk Icin Ölenlere... He was born on January 1, 1955 in Maraş. He released his first cassette in 1973 and his first record in 1975. He was one of the most popular socialist folk singers of the 1970s. He was arrested after a concert in 1976. He lost his father and 17 relatives in the Maraş Massacre. According to allegations, he was facing up to 300 years in prison. After the September 12 Coup, he went to Germany with his wife and two children. The poet, who has been living in Germany since 1980, has given concerts in many countries from Canada to Australia. In recent years, Emekçi, who has also written folk songs on various subjects, has had his works performed by many artists and groups.