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Born Aytaç Demirbilek in Mûş, Bakurê Kurdistanê, grew up immersed in the dengbêj tradition—the ancient Kurdish art of storytelling through song. This deep cultural grounding is evident in his music, which often blends traditional motifs with modern arrangements to reach a new generation of listeners. Understanding "Kobanê"
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: The song refers to the historic defense of the city against ISIS forces between 2014 and 2015.
Hozan Aytaç continues to be a prolific artist, frequently releasing new singles that keep the Kurdish identity and its stories alive in the modern digital age.
Released on February 20, 2019, as part of his album , the song was both composed and written by Aytaç himself. The timing and title of the track are significant:
: Like the 2022 film Kobanê by Özlem Yasar, Aytaç's lyrics and melody honor the Kurdish People's Defense Units (YPG) and Women's Protection Units (YPJ), who fought to protect their homeland.
You can experience the raw emotion of "Kobanê" and explore more of Hozan Aytaç's discography on major streaming platforms: Listen to the full track on Spotify or Apple Music .