Meryem Xan, singer Meryem Xan (1904-1949) was the first female singer to record in Kurdish. In her time, Kurdish society considered it shameful for women to become musicians, and most Kurdish singers were men. She blazed the trail. Little is known of her life. She was likely born in Botan. In the 1920s her family […]
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The New York Kurdish Cultural Center, established in 2017, seeks to nurture and showcase Kurdish contributions to the visual and performing arts, cinema, and literature. By creating venues for exhibitions and performances in the New York area, it further aims to foster community among Kurds and to build bridges with non-Kurdish communities.
The NYKCC creates spaces where Kurds and friends of Kurds may interact in safety. We do not tolerate discriminatory behavior based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.
The New York Kurdish Cultural Center, Inc., is a 501(c)3 nonprofit registered in New York State.
