Echoes of Kurdistan: The Buzuq’s Story of Music and Identity

For Kurds, the buzuq carries the stories of love, exile, resistance, and celebration, bridging generations from elders preserving traditional tunings to younger musicians innovating in compositions.

Today, it is central to a cultural revival, connecting communities despite political suppression, displacement, and social change.

Through every note, the instrument sustains heritage, language, and pride, embodying resilience and continuity in the Kurdish people’s history.