Di Kilamên Evdalê Zeynikê de “hezkirina jîyanê û daxwaza mirinê”

Abstract

The most famous folk singer (dengbej) that is known as the first in Kurdish culture is Evdale Zeynike. He generally thematizes life, death, birds, nature, girls, boys and love subjects in his ballads. In his life nature, dreaming, Serhad (Eastern Turkey), Surmeli Mehmed Pasha (Smutty Admiral Mehmed) and Temo have important roles. Meeting with Surmeli Mehmed Pasha and his death have impressed the life of the master. Crane is an important type in his life. This type symbolizes subjects such as poverty, neediness, friendship and nature. The metaphor of "life and death" shows itself ecplicitly in his life and ballads.