Ayеџe Ећan Heywax Page

: Ayşe Şan learned this narrative style of singing from her father, a dengbêj . Her work is celebrated for preserving Kurdish culture and language during periods when it was heavily restricted.

: The song centers on the death of Ayşe Şan’s mother, Hecî Xanim . Due to intense political and social pressure—including threats from her own relatives for her career as a singer—Şan lived in exile and was prohibited from returning to her hometown of Diyarbakır (Amed) . AyЕџe Ећan Heywax

: "Heywax Dayê" is considered one of her most iconic works, resonating with many Kurds who have experienced similar themes of displacement and the loss of connection to their homeland. Expand map Roots & Longing Career & Exile : Ayşe Şan learned this narrative style of