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Dengbêj

Dengbêj is a special kind of singing that comes from a place called Kurdistan. People who do Dengbêj singing are called Dengbêjî.

When a Dengbêjî sings, they tell stories with their voices. They don't use any instruments, just their voice and their words. They may sing about a person they knew, or a place they've been, or something they feel strongly about.

Dengbêjî use a special kind of language called Kurdish. This language has lots of different kinds of sounds and tones that make it really interesting to listen to.

Dengbêj singing has been around for a very long time, and it's an important part of Kurdish culture. People often gather together to listen to Dengbêjî sing and tell stories, and it brings them closer together as a community.
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