Biography

“WOMEX Artist Award Winner 2021” "Master of Mediterranean Music Award 2017 by Berklee College of Music MI" 
 "She is a reason to love live music for centuries “Javier Limòn  
 Aynur is one of the most prominent Kurdish singers of our times. Her impressive voice and extraordinary  musical narration represent the Kurdish music heritage of her cultural roots as a global genre. Her unique voice infuses traditional Kurdish folk music with the contemporary sensibility of Western music. She is one of the best sellers with her albums among Kurdish folk albums. Her albums are praised not just in Turkish media but also in international media. She appeared as cover issue of numerous important world music magazines such as Songlines,fRoots,The London Times and Sons. Aynur’s success allowed her to collaborate in fellowship with a wide range of acclaimed artists including world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma, Maestro Riccardo Muti,  Kayhan Kalhor, Javier Limón, Kinan Azmeh, the NDR Big Band and many more. She appears in one of the most remarkable scenes of Fatih Akın’s documentary “ Crossing the Bridge / The Sound of Istanbul '' and part of Morgan Neville's documentary  "The Music of Strangers” about Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble.   
 “To hear Aynur’s voice is to hear the transformation of all the layers of human joy and suffering into one sound. It reaches so deep into our soul, tears into our hearts, and then we are for one moment, joined as one. It is unforgettable.”  Yo-Yo Ma