Dengbêj – Soperec

23.11.2025

Author Kenan Söylemez: The influence of dengbêjlik is very evident in Mehmed Uzun’s novels

Mehmed Uzun, one of the most important figures in modern Kurdish literature, is known for strongly conveying the influence of oral culture, and especially the tradition of dengbêjlik, in his novels. In his comprehensive presentation, author Kenan Söylemez examined in detail this influence that shaped Uzun's literary world.

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.

23.04.2025

“Voice and Divan” event in Diyarbakır: Mother tongue and culture meeting

Diyarbakır hosted a meaningful event on February 21st World Mother Language Day. The program titled “Voice and Divan” organized by Kayapınar Municipality, Women’s Culture Art Literature […]

23.04.2025

Dengbêj Kurdê: We have not knitted anything beautiful in this world

Dengbej Kurdê, one of the living representatives of the dengbej tradition, took the stage as part of the Solo Fest4 organized by Mordem Sanat in Diyarbakır.