Zakaria Abdulla

Infobox Musical artist



Name = Zakaria Abdulla ("Zekerîa")
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Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Zakaria Abdulla
Born = Arbil, Arbil, Iraqi Kurdistan
Origin = Stockholm, Sweden
Instrument = Keyboard
Genre = Kurdish Pop
Occupation = Singer, Composer
Years_active = 1998 - Present
Label = Zakaria Music Production
Associated_acts =
URL = [http://www.zakariamusic.com/ www.zakariamusic.com]
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Zakaria Abdulla (Kurdish: Zekeriya) is a Sweden-based Kurdish pop music star. He is one of most popular artists in Middle east. Fact|date=October 2008 He is best known for his pop music, which combines Kurdish melodies with various popular music styles. In recent years he started a lot of projects in Southern Kurdistan to modernize the cities.

Personal life

Zakaria Abdulla, was born in Hewler or Arbil, Southern Kurdistan, into a musical family. From his early childhood,he spent most of his interest and time on music. As a refugee, Zakaria moved through several countries before settling in Sweden.

Career

Breaking away from traditional 2-beat march-like rhythms used in Kurdish music, Zakaria began blending other genres into his music, defining a new style of post-modern Kurdish popular music. Zakaria has an established young fan base, but his music appeals to people of all ages.

1998-2003

In 1998, his first album "To Hatî" (trans: "You Came") was well received by Kurdish audiences worldwide. It was recorded with the help of a popular Swedish musician. "To Hatî" was released as first music video in his career.

Late on 1999, he released his second album "Bigerêwe" (trans: "Come Back"), with some Kurdish musicians in Sweden. "Bigêrewe", filmed in Sweden, was the only track with a video in this album.

In 2001 he released his third album "Daye" (trans: "Mom"), which comprised a mix of Fantazi(Arabesque music) and pop music. The videos for the tracks "Daye" and "Boçî hatî" (trans: "Why Did You Came?") were shot in Arbil.

In 2002, Zakaria released his silver album "Rojgar" (trans: "Days"), selling more than 1,500,000 copies. The album was recorded in Turkey. In this work, Zakaria used for the most Fantazi(Arabesque music) style. The hit video track from this album, "Netbînim" (trans: "If I Don't See You") was shot in Istanbul, later he made a video for the song "Rojgar". The last video from this album was the kurdish dancehit "Tu naza neke" shot in Diyarbakir.

2004-Present

His next album "Têlinaz" (trans: "Lovely"), released in October 2004, sold more than 3 million copies worldwide, introducing him to non-Kurdish audiences. "Têlinaz" was recorded in Turkey, and comprised a mix of Fantazi(Arabesque music) and Pop music. The video for the song "Têlinaz" was shot in Istanbul with a large number of dancers and was also broadcasted in turkish Television. The soundtechnique who was used was very high.

Zakaria released his latest album in January 2007, titled "Gencî Pîr" (trans:"Old youth"). The album was largely a work of Fantazi(arabesque music) spiced up with pop music and R&B. The song "Roji Bextim" became a successful R&B hit. Zakaria shot a music video for this album in Istanbul and Cappadocia, called "Gullê" (trans: "Rose"), with an famous Italian model playing the leading role. The video, released on December 25, was welcomed as a Christmas present by many Kurdish people.

Zakaria continues to write and produce. He will appear in Stockholm Concert Hall in 5th October 2008 and other places are including in this eurotour. He wouldn't be accompagned by his usual band from Istanbul, this time he will appear with his new band who includes 30 proffesional musician from Kurdistan. Read more on his official website [http://www.zakariamusic.com]

Discography

To Hatî (You came) - (January, 1998)
* 01. To Hatî (You came)
* 02. Xanimé Xanimé (Lady Lady)
* 03. Amîné (a kurdish female name)
* 04. Nemzanî (I didn't know)
* 05. Were Lam (Come to me)
* 06. Laye Laye & Lanek (Lullaby)

Bigerêwe (Come back) - (November, 1999)
* 01. Bigeréwe (Come back)
* 02. Serçopî (a kurdish type of dance)
* 03. Kîje Hewlérî (Hewler girl)
* 04. Çende Cwanî (You're so beautiful)
* 05. Xeletandit Em Dile (You deceived my heart)
* 06. Emané (a kurdish type of singing)
* 07. Wele Te Nagirim (Hey, I doesn't mind)
* 08. Nazanim Çon Xoshimwîstî (I don't know how I loved you)
* 09. Hewrî Dildarî (Love sky)

Daye (Mom) - (January, 2001)
* 01. Daye (Mom)
* 02. Bew Bew (Come come)
* 03. Rébwar
* 04. Azîz Wanabé (Not in this way honey)
* 05. Agir Ketiye Dilé Min (My heart is on fire)
* 06. Naze (spoilt)
* 07. Gulî Genim (cornflower)
* 08. Gulfirosh (Florist)
* 09. Her Yadit Mawe (Your memory still here)
* 10. Ha Gullé (Here rose)
* 11. Boçî Hatî (Why did you came?)
* 12. Durî To (Your far)

Rojgar (Days) - (May, 2002)
* 01. Rojgar (Days)
* 02. Netbînim (If I don't see you)
* 03. Boçî (Why?)
* 04. Dîlana (It's party)
* 05. Helperké (Dance)
* 06. Beserhatî (Occurrence)
* 07. Suham (a kurdish female name)
* 08. Yaran (Lovers)
* 09. Gullala (Flowers)
* 10. Tu Naza Neke (Dont be spoilt)
* 11. Werewe (Come back)
* 12. Gullé (Rose)
* 13. Sallana (Little by little)
* 14. Takey (Until when?)

Télînaz (Lovely) - (October, 2004)
*01. Bo Peşimani (Why are you regret?)
*02. Télînaz (Lovely)
*03. Jiyan Bé Tu (Live without you)
*04. Şahjina Rojhilaté (Queen of east)
*05. Le Dudilit Wazbéne (Dont be 2 hearted)
*06. Were Esmer (Come brunette)
*07. Çon Wanabé (How it's not going to be this way?)
*08. Waré Min (My land)
*09. Tom Nawé (Don't want you)
*10. Meylî Wilat (Inclination of land)
*11. Were Saqî (Please cup-bearer)
*12. Agirî îşq (Fire of a love)
*13. Were Semaye (Come to the dance)
*14. Şivané Garé (Shepherd of Garé)
*15. Sergerdanî (Lonely)

Genci Pir (Old Youth) - (January, 2007)
*01. Direng Hatî (You came to late)
*02. Gullé (Rose)
*03. Kîjé Nekey (Don't do that girl)
*04. Min Tu Navé (I Don't need you)
*05. Gencî Pîr (Old youth)
*06. Tom Dewé (I want you)
*07. Caré Dill Dedey (one time you give your heart)
*08. Rojî Bextim (My lucky day)
*09. Bo Min Be (Be mine)
*10. Derdé Te (Your pain)
*11. îşqit (Your love)
*12. Çon Dillit Dé (How can you?)

ee also

* Kurdish music
* Kurdish people
* List of Kurdish musical artists

External links

* [http://www.zakariamusic.com Official website]