Kurdish Folk

Kurdish folk music is a rich and diverse genre, characterized by its profound storytelling and emotional depth. Embodying the cultural heritage of the Kurdish people, this genre often features traditional instruments like the saz (a stringed instrument), duduk (a woodwind), and def (a frame drum), creating a sound that is both complex and soul-stirring. The melodies are typically plaintive and resonant, reflecting themes of love, loss, and the struggle for Kurdish identity and freedom. Kurdish folk often incorporates poignant vocals that evoke the region's rugged landscape and the resilient spirit of its people. With an emphasis on improvisation and collaboration, artists within this genre produce music that is not only melodically captivating but also serves as a form of cultural preservation and political expression.

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Exils
Album - 11 Tracks - Released September 27, 2024

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Aram Tigran
Ayşe Şan
Bajar
Ciwan Haco
Cömert
Delila
Erol Berxwedan
Farqin
Grup Munzur
Hivron
Kerem Sevinç
Koma Amed
Koma Denge Azadi
Koma Gulen Xerzan
Koma Rewşen
Koma Rojhilat
Koma Çiya
Lawje
Mehmet Atlı
Mihemed Şexo
Nilüfer Akbal
Nizamettin Ariç
Rojin
Rotinda
Rusan Filiztek
Tara Jaff
Trio Mara
Umut Altınçağ
Xero Abbas
Ze Tije
Çar Newa
İbrahim Rojhilat
Ciwan Haco
Koma Amed
Mehmet Atlı
Delila
Aram Tigran
İbrahim Rojhilat
Xero Abbas
Grup Munzur
Erol Berxwedan
Umut Altınçağ
Bajar
Hivron
Koma Gulen Xerzan
Koma Çiya
Koma Denge Azadi
Nilüfer Akbal
Çar Newa
Kerem Sevinç
Tara Jaff
Mihemed Şexo
Koma Rojhilat
Nizamettin Ariç
Cömert
Ayşe Şan
Farqin
Rotinda
Rojin
Koma Rewşen
Lawje
Ze Tije
Trio Mara
Rusan Filiztek