Idol Kurdish music band of the 1990s announced their reunion and released a new acoustic version of an old song. The groom wearing a yellow, red, and green shawl during the wedding and guests singing ...

On August 16 and 17, the Shlewa dance group participated in the International Festival of Song and Dance, competing alongside ...

Traditional Kurdish music has been a part of one family's history for decades. Now, a father is teaching his son how to carry on the family tradition.

Idol Kurdish music band of the 1990s announced their reunion and released a new acoustic version of an old song. Koma Amed's influence on Kurdish music was incalculable in 1990's. The band announced ...

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 ...

Dawn Richard, Kurdish Heavy Folk, and New Africa Showcase Amplify Diversity at SXSW Day 2 Richard taps into New Orleans energy, Tufan Derince shreds on the baglama, and Nigera comes to Austin ...

A risqué new music video is making waves in socially conservative Kurdistan, drawing both clicks on YouTube and reports of death threats in social media. The Guardian quotes the manager of ...

Pop artist Helly Luv is seemingly full of contradictions: She's outspoken about anti-violence, but fired a shell at an Islamic State group settlement while filming a music video. She was born in ...