The lyrics and melody commemorate the life and death of , a prominent and influential leader from the Şaxê (Çatak) district of Van.
: According to historical accounts and oral tradition, Şekir Axa was a powerful local figure who came into conflict with Mîr Birahîmxan , the ruler of the Hakkari Emirate at the time. FД±rat BaЕџkale Ећekir Axa Hay Ећeng E
Fırat Başkale and other modern Kurdish musicians continue to perform this song to preserve the memory of the "Lion of the Valleys" (Şêrê Sor). The song serves as a dengbêj (storytelling) tradition piece, turning a historical political assassination into a timeless narrative of loss and tribal honor. Serdar Canan - Şekir Axa (Şeng) The lyrics and melody commemorate the life and
: "Şeng" often refers to something beautiful, lively, or a state of being "merry," which contrasts sharply with the tragic end of the leader. The song serves as a dengbêj (storytelling) tradition
The song , performed by artists like Fırat Başkale , is a traditional Kurdish folk piece rooted in a tragic historical event from the 1780s in the Van region. The Story of Şekir Axa