They didn't want me there because I was too honest and it wasn't even because of my abilities, but because of my character. I was never settling for what they wanted me to do, you know. I never wanted to be an underdog.

When an artist, or anyone for that matter, stumbles across this realisation, it could almost become the pinnacle in their artistic journey.

Yes, all Kurdish music and it’s culture was banned in Syria up until 2011 during the Arab Spring. When the Kurdish regained control, centres to study music started reemerging. But yes, all literature and writing in Kurdish was not allowed before.