The name " Şefîqê Tembûrvan " literally means "Shafiq the Tembûr Player." He adopted this title to honor the legacy of his uncle and as a mark of his specialization in the instrument. Musical Style & Works
Born in 1948 in the village of Kestek (near Amuda, Syria) before later moving to Oljia and eventually settling in Qamishli. The name " Şefîqê Tembûrvan " literally means
: A popular folk track featured in recent music videos . : "Narînê" (duet with Nesrîn Botan), "Xanimê," and
: "Narînê" (duet with Nesrîn Botan), "Xanimê," and various traditional Kurdish wedding sets (dabkahs). Based in Qamishli, Syria , he is celebrated
Zêrînê - Şefîqê Tembûrvan | Official Music Video © 2025
: Historically significant as the first song he ever performed.
(also known as Shafiq Abu Raad or Bavê Reed ) is a prominent Kurdish folk musician and singer known as a "fountain of songs" for his preservation of Kurdish heritage. Based in Qamishli, Syria , he is celebrated for his mastery of the tembûr (a traditional Kurdish string instrument) and his long career performing authentic folk music and traditional wedding dances. Profile & Background Real Name: Shafiq Mahmoud.