Who is Erdewan Zaxoyi?

Erdewan Zaxoyi is a Kurdish musician, singer, songwriter, and composer. He was born on 1 January 1969 in the city of Zakho, in Iraqi Kurdistan. He began his musical career at a young age, playing the guitar and singing traditional Kurdish songs. In 1991, he moved to Sweden, where he continued his musical education and began to perform his own original compositions.

Zaxoyi's music is a blend of traditional Kurdish melodies with modern Western influences. He has released several albums, including "Diwana" (2004), "Dûrî" (2006), "Zimanê Min" (2009), and "Ewîş" (2012). His music has been praised for its emotional depth and its ability to bridge the gap between different cultures.

Zaxoyi has toured extensively throughout Europe, the Middle East, and North America. He has performed at major festivals such as the Roskilde Festival in Denmark, the Womad Festival in the UK, and the Montreal Jazz Festival in Canada. He has also collaborated with other musicians, including the Swedish folk singer Sofia Karlsson and the Norwegian jazz trumpeter Nils Petter Molvær.

In addition to his musical career, Zaxoyi is also a political activist. He is a vocal critic of the Turkish government and its treatment of the Kurdish people. He has been arrested and imprisoned several times for his political activities.

Despite the challenges he has faced, Zaxoyi remains committed to his music and his people. He continues to perform and record, and he uses his music as a way to raise awareness of the Kurdish cause. He is a powerful voice for the Kurdish people, and his music has helped to bring their story to the world.