Darin Zanyar more commonly known as Darin is a Swedish

Swede

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 pop singer and songwriter of Kurd

Kürd

Kürd or Kyurd or Kyurt may refer to:*Kürd Eldarbəyli, Azerbaijan*Kürd Mahrızlı, Azerbaijan*Kürd, Goychay, Azerbaijan*Kürd, Jalilabad, Azerbaijan*Kürd, Qabala, Azerbaijan*Qurdbayram, Azerbaijan...

ish descent and one of Sweden's best-selling artists, with numerous chart topping songs and music albums.
Darin born to Kurdish parents began singing at an early age, citing Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

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 as his biggest inspiration. On the DVD Tour Videos Interview, Darin is shown as a child dancing to Michael Jackson and singing "Eternal Flame

Eternal Flame (song)

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" by The Bangles

The Bangles

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.