Selami Karaibrahimgil passed away

Selami Karaibrahimgil passed away. Selami was one of the members of the Modern Folk Trio. They accompanied Aysegül Aldinç at the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest. The group sang the song “Dönme dolap”. The song ended up in 18th place.

Selami Karaibrahimgil finished school at TED Ankara College. He completed high school in different cities in Turkey because of his father’s job. He studied Italian Language and Literature at Ankara University.

In 1972, Selami Karaibrahimgil began his career with the Ministry of Tourism, where he held various positions over the years. His career progressed significantly, and between 1987 and 1992, he served as a tourism attaché in London. Later, from 1996 to 2001, he took on the same role in New York, further expanding his international experience. In 2002, he transitioned to a leadership position as the General Director of Promotion, where he worked diligently for over three years. Finally, after a long and successful career, Selami retired in 2009 at the age of 65.

In addition to his professional achievements, Selami was an integral member of the famous music group, the Modern Folk Trio (Modern Folk Üçlüsü). The group, established in 1969, was well-known for performing Turkish folk music. Their musical journey began in 1970 with the release of their first record, followed by a second in 1973. Over the years, they released a remarkable total of 17 albums. The trio also gained recognition for accompanying Nükhet Duru during the national final for the 1978 Eurovision Song Contest and Ayşegül Aldinç in the 1981 contest, showcasing their talent on an international stage.

Modern Folk Trio with Aysegül

He was married and had one child. He was Nil Karaibrahimgil’s uncle. Selami Karaibrahimgil passed away on December 28, 2024, at 80 years old.

 

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