Dengbêj Şakiro Antolojiya Dengbêjan 2

Dengbêjî: The pillar of Kurdish narrative tradition

The Dengbêjî is one of the strongest pillars of Kurdish oral tradition. A Dengbêj not only strives to deliver songs with the beauty of their voice, but also revives past events in the listeners' memories through linguistic imagery, similes, and metaphors. This makes the Dengbêjî an indispensable part of Kurdish storytelling and the regional and international song heritage.

Dengbêjî and its role in Kurdish music

Dengbêjî elevates Kurdish music to a special level and gives the oral tradition a new form of expression. Themes such as the death of young people, the love of two hearts, wars, or great heroic stories always find their place in Dengbêj singing. The most famous name that is mentioned repeatedly is undoubtedly Şakiro , the legendary Dengbêj.

Dengbêj Şakiro: The Legend of Kurdish Songs

With his voice, his distinctive narrative style, and his skillful use of imagery and metaphors, Shakiro has earned the status of a Dengbêjî legend. In villages and towns, at festivals and large gatherings, listening to his voice was a highlight.

The songs of Shakiro

This book contains:

35 Songs about Uprisings
183 Songs about Love
27 songs about inner struggles
3 epics
and 18 songs about nature

A total of 266 songs by Şakiro were collected.

Many of these songs were recorded in writing for the first time. This work, which spanned more than ten years, not only documented Shakiro's life but also recorded each of his songs. Furthermore, numerous terms, names, and metaphors that appear in the lyrics were explained in detail.