Delîl Dîlanar, born in Muş, is a modern master of this ancient style. He was heavily influenced by his uncle, the famous dengbêj , and much of his work, including "Begzade," aims to keep the oral history and cultural identity of the Kurdish people alive.
The song (or "Hespê Begzade" ) by Delîl Dîlanar is a traditional Kurdish work that follows the dengbêj tradition—a form of storytelling through rhythmic, often melancholic chanting. The Story & Meaning
: Typical of dengbêj songs, it preserves a piece of history or a legendary local event, mourning a fallen noble or a lost battle through the metaphor of the warrior's horse returning from a scene of chaos. Background of the Artist
: The narrative specifically references the Bazaar of Hewlêr (Erbil) . It describes scenes of mourning ("şîn") and battle ("şer") taking place in the city streets, painting Erbil as a beautiful but blood-stained backdrop for the unfolding tragedy.