Perwer's performance is known for its "gut-wrenching" intensity. He uses traditional Kurdish vocal styles (like the lawjê or long-air style) to evoke the sense of a funeral dirge.
: Watch archival performances or reaction videos that explain the story. Şivan Perver. Halepçe
"" is a powerful and haunting epic song by the legendary Kurdish musician Şivan Perwer . Released in the aftermath of the March 16, 1988, chemical attack on the town of Halabja by the Iraqi regime, it is widely considered a masterpiece of Kurdish protest music and an anthem of collective mourning. Meaning and History Ећivan Perver. HalepГ§e
You can find the track and its lyrics on several major platforms: : Listen to the high-quality recording. Şivan Perver. Halepçe