Oral Histories (2)

Şêx Çêlî Mûsa Silêman (1960-) grew up in an artistic family. His entire life has revolved around Şêblqasim Temple. He began singing the traditional songs as a child. The first stran he memorized was by Navxoş Ebdulxaliq, a Kurdish singer, and as he…

Heyder Hesen Miço (1955-) grew up in Kola Xan, a village in Shingal. He relates the difficulties, given systemized poverty and widespread persecution, of getting an education. After leaving school to help his family, he worked as a shepherd for…