Zeynep Yaş Salam, born in Siirt, is a Kurdish music researcher and archivist who has dedicated her career to preserving oral culture and Kurdish musical heritage, especially women’s contributions. After her family’s migration to Istanbul post-1980, she began documenting Kurdish oral traditions in 1991. A graduate of Marmara University, she conducted influential research on women in Kurdish culture, collaborating internationally and compiling anthologies, music albums, and catalogues of Kurdish artists. Her works include the publication of “ŞAKARÊN MUZÎKA KURDÎ,” studies on Kurdish female vocalists, and numerous articles. Since 2012, she has served as the founder and curator of the Diyarbakır City Museum, continuing her efforts in cultural preservation and archiving.
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