Compiling the work of artist Cewad Merwanî on Radio Yerevan’s archive of Kurdish songs, the recently published four-volume book groups the songs in two categories: Rhythmic Songs and Free Songs.

In almost all international literature on music of the Middle East, the main categories are still either states or ethnic and/or religious groups (e.g., “music in Turkey,” “Turkish music,” “Kurdish ...

A pair of local musicians brought some traditional Kurdish music to the halls of Hector. It's one of many mini concerts the FM Arts Partnership is hosting at the airport throughout the summer.

Day two of South by Southwest amplified diversity with Dawn Richard, Kurdish heavy folk, and a New Africa showcase. Here's our highlights.

While Europe has long received attention as a vital site for Kurdish culture production-in-exile, cities in Turkey outside of Kurdistan (apart from Istanbul) are generally overlooked. Turkey’s Eastern ...

Turkish media have welcomed Kosovo's decision to ban Friday's planned Kurdish music night in Pristina, claiming it would have spread 'terrorist' propaganda.