The Mesopotamia Movement for Democratic Culture and Art has mourned the passing of Kurdish artist Ali Mansour Agirî, emphasizing that his departure is a significant artistic and revolutionary loss for the Kurdish scene.
In a statement issued with profound sadness, the Movement clarified that Agirî passed away on April 10, 2026, in the city of Amuda due to complications from bronchitis, following a career rich in artistic and struggle-oriented contributions.
A Life Dedicated to Art and Cause
The statement noted that the deceased was born in 1966 in Amuda. He began his organized artistic activity by joining the city’s Culture and Art Center in 1986. Throughout his career, he embraced the message of “committed art,” utilizing his voice and melodies as a means to express his people’s identity and causes.
The Movement highlighted that Agirî was not merely an artist, but a cultural activist who contributed to the founding of the “Agirî” musical group. This ensemble represented a prominent milestone in the journey of “resistance art,” through which he presented works embodying the spirit of the Kurdish people and the values of freedom and dignity.
Legacy of “Abu Siamand”
The late artist, also known as “Abu Siamand,” is considered one of the most prominent figures in the artistic landscape of Amuda. He began his journey at an early age by participating in Newroz groups, before co-founding the band “Agirî” in 1986 with several friends—a move that marked a turning point in his artistic career.
Agirî participated in writing and composing many of the band’s songs. His works were characterized by depth and high sensitivity, earning him widespread popularity among his audience.
Final Tributes
The Movement emphasized that his passing represents more than just an artistic loss; it is the loss of a free voice that expressed the hopes and pains of his people and remained loyal to the values of the struggle until the final moments of his life.
The statement concluded by offering condolences to the family and comrades of the deceased, vowing to continue his path and carry the message of free, resistant art in honor of his artistic and revolutionary legacy.
Funeral Services: The condolence gathering is scheduled to be held south of the Women’s Roundabout, next to the Al-Asaker School in the city of Amuda.
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