WXNA Nashville and the Kurdish Culture & Music Association (KCMA) are pleased to present “Dengê Kurdistan / Voice of Kurdistan,” a new weekly program dedicated to Nashville’s Kurdish community.
Nesrin Şimşek and Asiye Taşkın, together with Bager Chelik, İbrahim Zınar, and Bawer Özer, collaborate through KCMA to create spaces for cultural exchange, dialogue, and community connection. Each Saturday from 12 to 1 PM, Nesrin, Asiye, Bager, İbrahim, and Bawer will host the program on a rotating weekly basis, featuring guest speakers from the Kurdish community as they explore Kurdish culture, history, music, politics, and current issues.
Nashville and Middle Tennessee are home to one of the largest Kurdish populations in the United States—if not in all of North America—with roots in the region spanning more than five decades. Kurds are the largest stateless ethnic group in the world, with a rich and complex history shaped by resilience and cultural continuity.
Through this collaboration, WXNA and KCMA create a platform that fosters dialogue, cultural understanding, and community engagement. “Dengê Kurdistan” will be broadcast in both Kurmanji and English. Tune in every Saturday at noon to connect with your Kurdish neighbors and discover the stories, music, and voices that shape this vibrant community.
Listen to archived shows and learn more at wxnafm.org/kurdistan.
About the Kurdish Culture & Music Association
Kurdish Culture and Music Association is dedicated to fostering and preserving the rich cultural heritage of the Kurdish community within Nashville, with a commitment to charitable, educational, and scientific purposes. Our mission is to uplift and cultivate Kurdish cultural traditions, both among Kurdish and non-Kurdish communities, by exploring, preserving, and sharing the Kurdish Heritage. We aim to promote the understanding and appreciation of Kurdish culture through various educational and artistic initiatives.
Learn more at kcmatn.org or follow them on Instagram at @kcmatn.
