Sivan Perwer
Min Bêriya Te Kiriye (Daquí 332022, 2003)
Very few recordings of Kurdish music are widely available outside the Middle
East. This is one of those few. Kurdish musician Sivan Perwer, gifted with a powerful voice, is one of the
best known artists in the Kurdish music scene. He performs frequently in Europe. With the support of French
label Daquí and the Kurdish Institute of Paris, he recorded this album. Sivan Perwer fights for the rights of the Kurdish people. This makes him
persona non grata in countries like Turkey, Syria, and Iran. His music was
banned in Saddam Hussein’s Irak. But he is a star in the Kurdish-controlled zone
of Irak.
Musically, the sound of Perwer is a mixture of Kurdish folk and Arabic modes (maqams).
The instruments used by Perwer and his band are found in other Middle Eastern cultures: tanbur [aka tenbur], darbuka, qanun [also spelled kanun], and zurna.
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Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
