Brindarm: A Kurdish Song of Love and Pain
Brindarm is a popular Kurdish song that expresses the feelings of a wounded lover who longs for his beloved. The song was originally composed by Bawer and performed by Onur Ãetinsoy and Mervan Åan in 2022. The song has more than 2.5 million views on YouTube and has been praised for its catchy melody and emotional lyrics.
The title of the song, Brindarm, means “wounded” or “injured” in Kurdish. The song tells the story of a man who suffers from the separation of his lover, whose black eyes have given him a hopeless pain. He cries out to the sky, asking if he is not her love, and why she does not come back to him. He describes her as his rose, his yellow and green, and says he needs her scent. He begs her to come quickly, as he is dying without her.
The song has been translated into Turkish and English in the video description. The Turkish version is similar to the Kurdish one, but the English translation is more poetic and less literal. For example, the line “Ãavên reÅ min re kir fermаn” is translated as “Black eyes are my command” in English, but as “Kаrа gözler fermаnım oldu” in Turkish, which means “Black eyes became my command”.
Brindarm is one of the many Kurdish songs that reflect the culture and history of the Kurdish people, who have faced oppression and violence for decades. The song is a testament to their resilience and love for their homeland and their language. The song also showcases the diversity and richness of Kurdish music, which blends traditional instruments and modern beats.
Kurdish music is a diverse and rich musical tradition that spans across different regions, dialects and genres. Kurdish music reflects the history and culture of the Kurdish people, who have been living in the Middle East for thousands of years. Kurdish music is influenced by various musical styles, such as Persian, Turkish, Arabic, Armenian and Western music. Kurdish music also incorporates traditional instruments, such as the tembûr (a long-necked lute), the daf (a frame drum), the zurna (a double-reed oboe) and the kaval (a flute).
Kurdish music can be divided into two main categories: classical and folk. Classical Kurdish music is based on the maqam system, which is a set of melodic modes that define the pitch, rhythm and ornamentation of a musical piece. Classical Kurdish music is usually performed by professional musicians who have mastered the maqam system and can improvise on it. Folk Kurdish music is more diverse and varied, as it reflects the local traditions and customs of different regions and groups. Folk Kurdish music includes songs of love, sorrow, joy, resistance, celebration and mourning.
Kurdish music has also evolved and adapted to modern times, creating new genres and styles that appeal to younger generations. Some of these genres include pop, rock, rap, hip hop, jazz and electronic music. Kurdish music has also gained popularity and recognition outside of Kurdistan, thanks to the efforts of many talented and famous Kurdish singers, such as Åivan Perwer, Nizamettin Arıç, Ciwan Haco, Karwan Kamil, Marya Hawrami, Shayda and many others. Kurdish music is a source of pride and identity for the Kurdish people, who have faced oppression and violence for decades. Kurdish music is also a way of expressing their hopes and dreams for freedom and peace.