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Rising in the World of MMA
At just 23 years old, Songul Karatorak – known by fans as “Songoku” – has become a rising force in women’s mixed martial arts (MMA). She is ranked 97th among women MMA fighters in Europe.
In 2024,
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A New Ascent
A new sport is quietly carving its path into the heart of Kurdistan’s rugged terrain. Climbing, long known for its adventurous spirit and demanding nature, is beginning to take root in the Kurdish s
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Kurdish Nan: A Taste of Tradition
In the heart of Sulaymaniyah, the scent of warm, freshly baked bread curls through the streets like a quiet song from the corridors of the past. Behind it is not just dough or fire, but ideas, the h
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Brader: Melodies, Passion and Prison
The smoky gatherings of winter nights warmed by wood-fired tea; rooftops under starry skies with songs rising freely; the benches of village schools; the cold cells of Van prison; the forest paths o
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Vodka and Silence
Facing Karapete Xaco is like leaning against a mountain. Whatever it gives – strength, shelter, silence – his voice gives as well, penetrating straight into our hearts. The reed flute, carved from t
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Visionary Artist in Exile
Lala Abda Rahim, a celebrated Kurdish artist, created a powerful legacy over nearly six decades through his evocative paintings, dedicated teaching, and profound cultural expression. Born in Sulayma
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Jan Dost’s Safe Corridor Debuts in English
On August 15, Syrian Kurdish novelist Jan Dost’s book Safe Corridor, set against the backdrop of the conflict in the Kurdish town of Afrin, will be published in English.
Written in Arabic in 2019 a
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Deryas u Lashekan: Faith and Doubt
When I moved from a small town in Eastern Kurdistan (northwestern Iran) to Tehran for higher education, I encountered a completely different world. In the dormitory, my roommates came from all over
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Journey Through Poetry and Identity
Holly Mason Badra is a Kurdish American writer and scholar born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina. She earned a bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in dance from the University of North
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The Journey of Utah’s Kurdish Community
Kurdish immigration to the United States, primarily from Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey, began in the early 20th century, particularly after World War I, as Kurds fled political turmoil and oppressio
