Mehmûd Hesen, often referred to as "Mehmûdê Xiyalê," was born in the mid-20th century. In 1957, he traveled to Iraq, eventually making his way to Baghdad, which was then a central hub for Kurdish cultural preservation.
Through Mehmûd Hesen's voice, the song transitioned from a local tribal oral history to a piece of national Kurdish heritage broadcast across the Middle East.
Mehmûd sala 1957an de berê xwe dide Iraqê, hemsera birayê xwe, hem jî diçe Bexdayê. Mehmûd li Bexdayê dengbêjên navdar yên wekî M. occo mahabad Jiyana Mehmûd Hesen Kirorî – (Mehmûdê Xiyalê)
Performed in the traditional dengbêjî style, the song relies on powerful vocal storytelling, often without heavy instrumentation, to emphasize the weight of the historical events.
He became an official member of the Kurdish radio station, working alongside legends like M. Arifê Cizîrî and Meyrem Xan.
The song "Emînê Perîxanê" is a "strana dilan" (a song of the heart/heroism) that immortalizes the story of , a legendary Kurdish female leader and figure from the Raman tribe.
The lyrics typically recount the bravery and social standing of the Perîxan family, specifically focusing on Emînê's leadership and the resistance or social struggles of the time.
More information on the and the real-life Emînê Perîxanê. Other recordings from the Radio Baghdad era. Let me know which part of this history interests you most! Jiyana Mehmûd Hesen Kirorî – (Mehmûdê Xiyalê)