: Today, this art form is preserved in places like the Dengbêj House (Mala Dengbêjan) in Diyarbakır, which houses dozens of musicians dedicated to this 5,000-year-old craft.
: Known for his powerful, "naked" voice (acapella), Sıdıqê Karlıova specialized in strans —songs that recount legends, love stories, and collective sorrows like the famous " Limino ". Dengbej Sidiqe Kaliova Limino
: Despite historical restrictions on Kurdish language and music, the tradition survived through private gatherings called şevbûhêrk (long winter nights of storytelling). : Today, this art form is preserved in
: Decades ago, he was reportedly reported to authorities for singing in his native language. In response to this betrayal by members of his own community, he left his hometown of Karlıova for Elazığ, leaving a final wish that he never be buried in Karlıova as long as "those traitors" remained there. : Decades ago, he was reportedly reported to