Janan Sawa

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Janan Sawa (1956 Dohuk, Iraq - ) is a famous Assyrian musician.

Janan started to sing in 1972, at the age of 17. In 1975, Janan's father forced his son to marry. He spend 4 years in the Iraqi army, from 1974 to 1978.

In 1980, Janan exciled Iraq and settled in Greece for 2 years, and finally left for the U.S. in 1982, where he has remained as a resident up to today. After arriving in the U.S., Janan worked as a taxi driver for 2 years. In 1984, he was hired at a resturant to sing on nightly bases. In 1985, he recorded is first studio album, named "Nohadra", the Assyrian name for his hometown, Dohuk. His first single was Chokhe, and became very popular in Assyrian parties. Janan has admitted that Turkish music plays some rule in his style of music.

Janan is known for his well groomed mustache.

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