Koma Wetan
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Koma Wetan was the first Kurdish rock band, founded in 1973 in Soviet Georgia, Tbilisi.[1]
"Kurdistan is the land of our fathers and grandfathers, the motherland and fatherland of our people"
"This song is for you, Kurdistan, for your mountains and springs. This is our place and our home."
— Koma Wetan, 'Welate Me' (Our Homeland) lyrics, [2]
Background
Three Yazidi Kurds and one Armenian singing in Kurdish. Frontman Kerem Gerdenzeri was born and raised in Tbilisi, however his family roots originate from Kars and Van. At the time the band was formed, it was illegal to speak or even sing in the Kurdish language in Turkey.[2]
Notable
The band donated their earnings from sales of their first record “Baye Payize” to the victims of the Halabja genocide in 1988.[2]
Group members
- Kerem Gerdenzeri: Bass-guitar, soloist, band manager
- Rafael Shamil Dasini: Drums
- Levon Grigori Shahbazyan: Keyboard
- Omer Sebri Recevi: Solo-guitar, Vocalist
See also
References
- ↑ "Kurdish rock legend Kerem Gerdenzeri to attend upcoming Duhok film festival". www.kurdistan24.net. Retrieved 2021-08-28.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "The world's first Kurdish rock group and its roots in Soviet Georgia | Eurasianet". eurasianet.org. Retrieved 2021-08-28.
External links
- Koma Wetan discography at Discogs
- Koma Wetan - Sînê on YouTube
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