: The lyrics address themes of awakening, calling for Kurds to "rise and read" and "rise and be informed". Listen to Sivan Perwer - Ki Dibeje Nezanin - SoundCloud
Kî Dibêje Nizan In - Şivan Perwer - (The Collection 4 - 1978)
Listen to Sivan Perwer - Ki Dibeje Nezanin by Radio Kurdia ڕادیۆ کوردیا playlist on desktop and mobile. SoundCloud·Radio Kurdia ڕادیۆ کوردیا
The song’s title translates to "Who says [the Kurds] don't know?". It serves as a defiant rebuttal to stereotypes of Kurdish people being uneducated or "ignorant" (nezan), asserting their bravery, culture, and resistance.
Composition & Lyrics * Sivan Perwer. Songwriter. * M. Arif Cizrawi. Composer. Apple Music
: During the 1970s and 80s, Perwer’s music—including this track—was banned in Turkey, Iraq, and Syria. His tapes were often smuggled underground and even buried in plastic to avoid detection by authorities.
: The music was composed by M. Arif Cizrawî , while Perwer authored the lyrics.
Kî Dibêje Nizan İn - Song by Sivan Perwer - Apple Music