Mirade — Kine

Miradê Kinê, revered as the "Paganini of the Kemane," was a legendary Kurdish musician and master of the ribab whose work is considered a cornerstone of cultural heritage in the Mardin and Midyat regions. His legacy is characterized by a unique blend of complex instrumental mastery and traditional storytelling that bridged diverse communities across Upper Mesopotamia. Read more about his legacy at the musicology in mesopotamia blog.