Arsen Bekirov is a Crimean Tatar tenor, Honored Artist of Crimea and Tatarstan, soloist of the Crimean State Philharmonic (since 2002) and of the Qirim ensemble. He performs in six languages. Author of the Qirim EP (2025), QARADENIZ award winner, he recorded 31 songs with Grammy-winning producer Ian Brennan in 2026. Founder of a vocal school in Simferopol.
The Story
Born in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, on 10 May 1986, Arsen Bekirov grew up between Central Asian exile and Crimean Tatar musical heritage. After returning to Crimea, he joined the Crimean State Philharmonic in 2002 — the same year he began his tenure with the legendary folk ensemble Qirim. Over two decades, he has become one of the most recognizable voices of Crimean Tatar music, performing in six languages: Crimean Tatar, Russian, Ukrainian, English, Turkish, and Greek. In 2008 he was named Honored Artist of the Republic of Crimea, and in 2016 — Honored Artist of the Republic of Tatarstan. His 2025 debut EP "Qirim" bridges centuries of Crimean Tatar melodic tradition with contemporary ethno-pop, and the "Seni Seven" music video earned the QARADENIZ Production award. In April 2026, in Istanbul, he recorded 31 songs with Grammy-winning producer Ian Brennan (Tinariwen, Zomba Prison Project) — a session that promises to bring Crimean Tatar music to a global audience. He is also the founder of the Arsen Bekirov Vocal School in Simferopol.
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Available For
🎭 Festivals & Concerts — solo and ensemble performances, touring
🎓 Masterclasses — vocal training, Crimean Tatar folk song, ethno-pop
🤝 Collaborations — duets, joint recordings, festival projects
🎤 Forums & Conferences — performances, moderation, cultural presentations
Key Facts
Soloist of the Crimean Philharmonic
Beginning of professional career at the Crimean State Philharmonic.
Music College
Graduated from music college in vocal performance.
First solo album "Eminim"
Debut program in four languages in Simferopol.
Honored Artist of Crimea
Honorary title for contribution to Crimean Tatar culture.
Donetsk Conservatory
Graduated from the Donetsk State Academy of Music.
Tatarstan Tour
First concerts in Kazan and Naberezhnye Chelny.
Honored Artist of Tatarstan
Federal recognition.
Qirim EP & QARADENIZ Award
Debut EP, "Seni Seven" video wins award.
31 songs with Ian Brennan (Istanbul)
Recording with Grammy-winning producer. Postgraduate degree completed.
Photos for Media
Credit: from the personal archive of Arsen Bekirov
Publications
- Qirim ensemble page at the Crimean Philharmonic website — krim-gf.ru
- Tatarstan tour announcement in "Realnoe Vremya" (2015)
- QHA report on debut solo program (2006)
Press Contact
Email: mr.arsenbekirov@gmail.com
Telegram: @nikos1005
Downloads
One-page EPK: Electronic Press Kit →
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Arsen Bekirov is a Crimean Tatar tenor, Honored Artist of Crimea and Tatarstan, soloist of the Crimean State Philharmonic (since 2002) and of the Qirim ensemble. He performs in six languages. Author of the Qirim EP (2025), QARADENIZ award winner, he recorded 31 songs with Grammy-winning producer Ian Brennan in 2026. Founder of a vocal school in Simferopol.