Mazhar Alanson

Biography

Mazhar Alanson, born February 13, 1950, is a Turkish musician and actor known for his work in the popular Turkish pop band MFÖ. As a member of Kaygısızlar ("The Carefree"), he collaborated with renowned singer Barış Manço and later co-founded MFÖ with Fuat Güner and Sadik Kuyas. The trio released their debut album "Türküz Türkü Çığırırız" in 1972, blending the music of Western artists like the Beatles and Rolling Stones into Turkish pop style.