Zarbêj

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These sources collectively analyze the role of the Zarbêj within Kurdish oral tradition, focusing on their identity as non-professional creators and transmitters of diverse genres like laments, songs, and stories. The texts strongly emphasize the pivotal and often exclusive role of women as the primary custodians and source creators of this tradition, frequently operating within domestic spheres. A comparison is drawn with the more publicly recognized Dengbêj, highlighting the Zarbêj's foundational contribution to this broader tradition despite historical marginalization. The sources also discuss ongoing efforts to preserve and archive the Zarbêj heritage and its continued presence and influence in contemporary contexts, including the diaspora and modern Kurdish arts, underscoring its significance for cultural identity and revitalization.

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