On the show this time, it’s the soulful humanity of Kurdish-Turkish vocalist Aynur. Aynur is a musician from Turkiye, and a Kurdish musician. She applies her breathtaking vocal technique to a refreshing blend of 300 year old Kurdish folk-songs, and her own jazz and pop influences. She is not afraid to address the suffering of the Kurdish people, or the struggles facing women - so much so that her music has at times been banned, her life has been threatened, and she has migrated as a result.

Yo-Yo Ma said “To hear Aynur’s voice is to hear the transformation of all the layers of human joy and suffering into one sound. It reaches so deep into our soul, tears into our hearts, and then we are for one moment, joined as one. It is unforgettable!”

Her latest album, 'Hedûr - Solace of Time,' is available through The Orchard distribution.

Recorded 04/24/2023.
Berfek Barî - Lure Lure
Rewend (Göçebe)
Qumrikê
Malan Barkir-Bêrîvanê
Hedûr

Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.

On the show this time, it’s the soulful humanity of Kurdish-Turkish vocalist Aynur. Aynur is a musician from Turkiye, and a Kurdish musician. She applies her breathtaking vocal technique to a refreshing blend of 300 year old Kurdish folk-songs, and her own jazz and pop influences. She is not afraid to address the suffering of the Kurdish people, or the struggles facing women - so much so that her music has at times been banned, her life has been threatened, and she has migrated as a result.
Yo-Yo Ma said “To hear Aynur’s voice is to hear the transformation of all the layers of human joy and suffering into one sound. It reaches so deep into our soul, tears into our hearts, and then we are for one moment, joined as one. It is unforgettable!”
Her latest album, 'Hedûr - Solace of Time,' is available through The Orchard distribution.
Recorded 04/24/2023.
<ol>
<li>Berfek Barî - Lure Lure</li>
<li>Rewend (Göçebe)</li>
<li>Qumrikê</li>
<li>Malan Barkir-Bêrîvanê</li>
<li>Hedûr</li>
</ol>
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PScfHPiDEkA">Watch the full Live on KEXP session on YouTube.</a>

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Live on KEXP brings you the very best of KEXP’s world-renowned live in-studio and remote performances. Each week, we’ll bring you a new live session, from emerging artists to well-established acts, spanning styles, genres and cultures. Full video of all Live on KEXP performances available at youtube.com/kexp.