10.09.2025

Erdal Kaya: Kurdish stand-up comedy should become normalized

Batman-born artist Erdal Kaya is one of the pioneers of Kurdish theater and stand-up comedy. Having performed on stage for years, Kaya has been drawing attention in recent years with his Kurdish stand-up shows. Performing both in Kurdistan and Europe with his shows “Vip û Vala” and “Zikopişto,” the artist blends humor with stories from his own culture.
14.07.2025

The Kevi Project: A new voice carrying the Dengbej tradition into the future

Kevi is a contemporary music project established to preserve and carry the dengbej tradition, one of the most deeply rooted legacies of Kurdish oral culture, into the future. Formed by Bangevaz Çağrı Koç, İbrahim Konaç, and Dengbej Abdurrahman Cizîrî, Kevi aims to bring dengbej melodies, particularly those from the Botan region, to younger generations by blending them with music.
05.07.2025

Çarşema Zîpa: A ritual that heralds spring in Kurdish culture

Çarşema Zîpa, one of the most colorful traditions of Kurdish culture intertwined with nature, is a spring festival celebrated every year for three weeks starting from the last Wednesday of February, in line with the ancient nature calendar of the region. This ritual embodies the deep relationship established with the soil, water and air, ancient beliefs and social solidarity.