In 2004, she officially changed her name to Rojda (meaning "sunrise" in Kurdish) to reclaim her cultural identity. Censorship and Resilience
Rojda has faced legal repercussions for her performances, including a 2010 prison sentence related to her singing Kurdish folk songs at cultural festivals. Where to Listen
She began her musical journey in Istanbul in the early 1990s, performing with influential groups like Koma Gulên Xerzan and working with the Mesopotamia Cultural Center.
In 2018, "Sal Çu" was among more than 200 songs banned by Turkey's national broadcaster, TRT, on claims of "terrorist propaganda," a charge the artist has consistently denied, stating the songs are about peace.
For many listeners, it reflects the broader Kurdish experience of displacement and the desire for peace. About the Artist: Rojda Şenses
In 2004, she officially changed her name to Rojda (meaning "sunrise" in Kurdish) to reclaim her cultural identity. Censorship and Resilience
Rojda has faced legal repercussions for her performances, including a 2010 prison sentence related to her singing Kurdish folk songs at cultural festivals. Where to Listen
She began her musical journey in Istanbul in the early 1990s, performing with influential groups like Koma Gulên Xerzan and working with the Mesopotamia Cultural Center.
In 2018, "Sal Çu" was among more than 200 songs banned by Turkey's national broadcaster, TRT, on claims of "terrorist propaganda," a charge the artist has consistently denied, stating the songs are about peace.
For many listeners, it reflects the broader Kurdish experience of displacement and the desire for peace. About the Artist: Rojda Şenses