23.04.2025

Who are the Terikans?

Terikan, Tırkan, Tirikan, Türkan, Teriki… This tribal community, known by different names in different regions, has been one of the groups that have attracted attention throughout history with both its ethnic identity and migration movements. So are the Terikans Kurdish or Turkish? Where did they come from and where do they live today?
23.04.2025

The beautiful sound of the kaval: In pursuit of a tradition

The Kurdish people are known for their rich cultural heritage and deep-rooted musical tradition. In this tradition, playing the kaval has become not only a musical practice, but also the language of emotions, nature and history. Especially in Kurdish music, the kaval stands out as an indispensable instrument with both its technical structure and the deep and emotional sounds it produces.