Kirkuk memorial keeps Turkmen music legacy alive &#8211; Shafaq News

2026-07-06T23:19:50+00:00

Shafaq News- Kirkuk

A memorial corner honoring the late Iraqi Turkmen singer
Abdul Wahab Barghash Hussein, known as “Haba” and regarded as a
pioneer of Qoriyat —a traditional vocal music genre— opened on Monday in
Kirkuk’s historic Al-Qaisariyah market.

Local Qoriyat performers, artists, and cultural figures
joined the opening ceremony at Layali Urfa Café, with Turkmen Artists Union
Deputy Chairman Muhammed Kaya describing the memorial as a tribute to Haba and
crediting him with helping restore the prominence of Qoriyat in the province
after years of decline.

Speaking to Shafaq News, Kaya said the initiative aims to
introduce younger generations to Haba’s contributions and preserve Turkmen
cultural heritage, urging authorities and cultural institutions to protect
Kirkuk’s historic landmarks.

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