Bombs, mountains and an unlikely female voice | Dashni Morad | TEDxErbil

Imagine Iraq. Then imagine pop music. Dashni Morad is now in her tenth year as the leading successful singer of modern pop in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq. From the little girl whom fled Saddam Hussein’s tyranny to the strong woman whom challenged the status quo, Dashni tells us her heartbreaking coming of age tale.
Born in the city of Sulaimanya, raised in Netherlands, lost between two cultures and struggling between accomplishing dreams. Dashni Morad, a Kurdish/Dutch Pop singer and a TV personality who was known for her show on Kurdistan TV “Bi Control”, flee Kurdistan at the age of eleven to become a refugee in Netherlands due to the unstable political situation in Iraq and Kurdistan. Since moving to the Netherlands, Dashni, worked hard to accomplish being a musician and a TV presenter to entertain the Kurdish audience since it was much needed at the time in Kurdistan. Today, she is recognized as a national and international artist who broke through the impossible to give the gift of modern music to Kurdistan and presenting it outside of the Middle East region. Her songs presented messages such as women empowerment, peace, and the love for Kurdistan. She, however, didn’t stop at making music and TV presenting, she also founded a small non-profit under the name “Green Kids” supporting education to the kids of Kurdistan, as well as, raising funds for refugees and IDPs in Kurdistan, and also many group and student participation to clean the mountains of Kurdistan.
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@Hannarrzgar]

You are the most Kurdish POWERFUL girl! Keep that great work up. Xozga hamu kas wak to dlpak bwaya! Harbzhet xxx

[@soranali1823]

No she is not Ypj girls are

[@zazaguerilla]

We have no friends but the mountains!

[@big77sexy]

Why would you say

[@TheBoySomeAreBest]

Good. Stay up there.

[@zazaguerilla]

@@TheBoySomeAreBest go back to mongolia

[@themister3119]

Still

[@roj1512]

@@themister3119 it's tradition man

[@lorenin737]

I'm so proud of with this girl... She inspried us ❤

[@ar0undworld611]

Dashni you are an amazing person. Don't take negative comments too serious ... make positive come out of negative and thats what you've done. People of middle east have one thing in common they'r all judgemental mostly towards women. And you can not be loved by all ! there will always be some people who will always judge you and talk shit... You should never let those small minded people to have negatives in your life. Also Kurdistan is better than most neighbouring countries ... we'r more open. No one can be loved by all especially famous people and the ones in media . Even OBAMA is hated by some lol I'm as man proud to hear you here talk on TEDx and you are smart bright beautiful girl and i think you have done some great things that helped many people in kurdistan. I like to make 1 recommendation if i may please... try to get involve with some politics to try become a member of parliament AND I"M SURE YOU CAN AND GAIN LOTS OF VOICES ... We need more smart open minded people like you to be part of our leader ship . Then you will be able to make some huge changes in kurdistan and have the voices of Kurdish females and struggles heard.. Imagen one day you be able to make some changes in some laws that will benefit our people and women in particular in the future generation. That will have a huge impact to our society.

[@westcoast4733]

Love and Respect from nort to south.. one army one nation one state one flag one İdeal thıs the formul for dashnı and ours tears

[@davincidemonss5440]

i'm so happy that you didn't give up, you matter 💙 i as one of your fans Love you very very much and so proud that you are a kurd 💙

[@bnnn1256]

çave te xare Be Strong never give up You can do it and you said it yourself you were struggling from the childhood and a lot of us did and do Kurdish people until now but we never gave up and we holding weapons on our shoulder until the end but we never gave up through all the bad situations we went through from all the sides around us so DON'T EVER GIVE UP we Kurdish people have the same goal to free kurdistan bakur û baresh û rojhelat û rojave we all are ONE.

[@gakhiroyhotano6994]

thank you Dashni : an amazing pep talk after waking up :) ..keep going lady ..you do just fine !

[@RedPillAware]

Starting a conversation with a real and truly emotional cry ? As a therapist, I have been studying her a lot for the past few years ( and followed her music career) but she is a girl (not a woman) with a torn and corrupt soul and a classic BPD (Borderline Personality Disorder). Since 5 years of age and going through so much, it is not possible to just brush it off and come out of all this without developing some sort of personality disorder.

[@ranjchener5456]

I totally appreciate your honesty Mrs.Dashni. Your Struggle is all of ours as well. I am a US Soldier/Kurdish Singer in America. I Study Music Production I was looking for answers on youtube, and I am glad I found this video. Thank you for being you; the world may reward your as you seek it! -Ranj Chener

[@kuratilakoy3761]

Please dont sacrifice your life for a country that abuses your people

[@jan-lm5jd]

Her hebî hunermenda hêja...

[@susarostem1079]

I feel so bad for her. She is the best i dont understand why the hell ppl will talk about her just because she sings n dress like that wtf half of kurdistan girls are a bitch n just because she is showing her feelings n how she is doesnt mean she is a bitch.. the are some girls back home they think they angles but really there the bitch ones. They hide there shit and not let know one know about them they talk about other ppl tho fuck them dashni honey u dont need them at all dont let anyone let you feel like that.. you are a great girl n i love you.. u mean a lot to me i hope u get the help you need love u n take care of your self....

[@siasalm1571]

Erbil is kurdish town

[@myselfaslaanaa5142]

Love you dashni!

[@Nawroz770]

Dashni, I love you. Don't listen to those who don't motivate you!

[@nejdetkewinkeve9647]

I have give you the special pleasure of mine cause you have been cried me so much while I was watching this video of you. And you told the true meaning of Kurdistan and it's people story . I should give you a special recommend that Never give because if you give the Kurdistan will fall down . You're the heart of Kurdistan and Kurdistan is your Great soul. Thanks a lot 😊

[@eminekaya9810]

Oh my gooooooooooooood she is soooooooooooooooooooooooooo beautiful

[@remiss3804]

Dear Dashne; I dont the kurds in kurdistan are all able to comprehend the message you are conveying. But to all of us living abroad, we have the luxury of seeing things from different perspectives. At least most of us who are clever enough to discover our own identity. Anyway tho, you did great as always. You are a great rolemodel 👍🏽

[@videoforgames734]

sarkawtu bitt Dashnii morad ✌u r queenn

[@masum2570]

Super girl lovely girl . You're great and stay on the same track

[@kcmoore7942]

Hello & Thank you for educating me regarding the Kurdish people. Today I sought to understand your peoples unending plight to gain & keep your own country. My heart is sad that (as you mention) that we as humans can not make our goal to find Connection with all others thru the eyes of LOVE vs choosing war. Blessings to your people, family, & friends to find strength, safety, & peace, I pray Turkey will also stop this & seek a non-violent solution .

[@alifeghehmajidi8377]

you are amazing Dashni

[@RM-sd7xt]

l love you dashne you are amazing

[@muhamadabdulsamad2815]

Love you Dashni!

[@Glena_Jamal]

i like you because you are so posative and like you said you never want to give up i wanna be like you being someone who never know whats mean give up 💜💜💜💜

[@luckyAOA]

why is this in english ? it's TEDx arbil it should be in kurdish

[@AyadKhalil]

+luckyAOA I guess it's because that TEDx is international :D

[@PeyloBeauty]

So she can spread the message throughout every nation

[@aryahama2681]

Dashniiiii kurds should proud to you ♥️

[@FadiOmer]

رائعة ومبدعة دائما

[@glitch8972]

Bjii ! Amazing dast xosh !

[@faeseatay9494]

Love vibrates and keeps the eyes of others captivated because human we are love sponges to fountain to give it away

[@kurdishmoon6211]

خةم مةخو كجة كورد خوداي كةورة هةقي كوردستانم دةكاتةوة انشالله

[@AZ-ln7ky]

Shortly, "I am sooooo good and strong ans I don't give up"

[@MikeWyattmodel48]

wonderful beautiful fantastic.

[@dashnimorad8342]

oy gully mn dashni :*

[@chimentovi1838]

u have beautiful heart inside and outside, if we had more people like u with a good heart Kurdistan would be better.

[@Barzani05]

way to go 👏

[@reeemx]

Respect

[@Shilalalaln]

دەست خۆش

[@daniellakhalifeh6305]

Not very well written.If she told me her story that way I can't help her she need to give deeper meaning and more information.She was just trying to get attention to herself.Honestly her father saved her future.Other people didn't get saved.Also she has very poor self-image.

[@sayaadnan9473]

Amm youre right but you know kurdistan is 100 years behind other countries becouse its been through alot of wars and struggle ,thats why nothing they do is perfect (Yet) ^-^

[@nechirvansadon8501]

Good talks Dashni that was interresting

[@mjbhnmgvghv4286]

you are good girl dont worry :)

[@sameoldthing4037]

Never seen or heard of her. Why would/how could I hate her?

[@nohat8268]

when you know yourself well and the shining Daimond within you ....do not be afraid from today judgment just listen to your God voice when he is telling you you are Good always to me whatever they are saying about you.

[@taehyungkim3230]

Kurds have no one except God thanks u dashne ♥️

[@villagelightsmith4375]

You no longer allow them to define you. Thank you. Hope is an essential. Courage is an essential. Now ... listen with your heart and mind ... The prefix "en" means "to wrap, as in a blanket." So ... to "enjoy the day" really means to "wrap the day in joy." There is another "en" word we do not use very well. It is to "encourage" someone. "Cour" meant Heart. Building ... heart ... strength. We have lost courage ourselves. But so many need that coat named "Courage," but somehow it has been stripped away and stolen from them. They have been beaten down, betrayed. They have been betrayed by those to whom they would bring greatness and freely give beauty beyond hope. They are, themselves, "discouraged," often for life itself. To "encourage" is to wrap someone in that great and ancient coat, named "Courage!" ... often when they need it most. And we all need it. Give it freely, but with kindness and strength, so it really means something of value. It often takes only a kind word, a moment of listening, giving an example for Life. You have encouraged (wrapped in the great-coat of courage) an often dis-couraged old man. Thank You, Dashni Morad

[@lawekgermavi6547]

❤️❤️🌹🌹

[@interchange5058]

kurdistan👍🏻❤️

[@KURDISTAN7440]

Sarata dast xoshet le akam ka Amanda haste Ntawatet waet teda haea wa zor hawl adet ka chwardwar wa xoshman la keshkan tebgen, Lerada balame tekawt! Gar bmanawet karek bken bo awae tamasha karakan dast xosh man le bkan Awa barw Dargae daxshnt abat, Desanawa balam am balama bo peshxstena, Abet eak grdw bet bo awae sar kawtn ba dast benin, Balame seham, Ba krdar nak baqsa, La berm chw Awa blem bo to ba zmanae Awa qsaman bo aket ka Xake KURDISTENAN Dabahs krdwa ?

[@mhab3737]

im in love with the way you talk u r so adorable ,and it is so hard to believe you were ugly when you were a child :-p

[@Harambe2016]

Thanks to the tolerable dutch society

[@victorvon8180]

Omg she goofed up

[@KURDISTAN7440]

Base che aket tenagam ? Ama Kurda ?

[@TheJoamirhawezi]

It's like you have to pay the crowd to laugh. I guess 95% of them didn't even know what she was on about.

[@rebwarmajed8216]

and ime setragl too becos yuo so gorges

[@alandalini]

u r perfect good girl

[@Cemilaxsn]

OMG I'm shocked why you are crying and why you think many people are hating you... I never thought so

[@kurdsubtitle362]

Cemila Sen just serch het name and listen to one of her dong her songs fits none of our cultures do thats why some hate her and don’t judge me for this comment because it’s a fact and the fact that my grandpa was also killed at the war that she is talking about you have to know that every family is kurdistan have someone killed at thosr wars

[@azizkaraaslan5842]

Biji Kurdistan

[@aia9863]

You're amazing ( dashne murad )❤️

[@adnandemir8945]

Qiza délal töw hér biijin sérkéftén gelė kördïstan bråyetiyan israil.

[@howardjohnson2138]

Whycome so many empty seats in your audience?

[@Lyagermany578]

🥰🥰🥰

[@KING-bt1tm]

U

[@daryaazizi9771]

Well done nice story, no matters how you straggled in the past the matter is you r dashine murda now.

[@rowandebeaufort5193]

sorry

[@rebwarmajed8216]

hwo yuo nowt child in sid the white rob

[@welatparest]

Kurdistan vs. Nederland "Mum, where are the mountains?" Hehe

[@ismailucar20]

Nice joke but its Netherland

[@johnluther3393]

well why you telling that sly story and doesn't make any sense ??????? :-) you trying very hard to make a point of it :-)

[@KING-bt1tm]

What is she even talking about?

[@sayaadnan9473]

Tooth fairies

[@rastesport3200]

👎

[@howardjohnson2138]

Sorry Dashni, you are most likely a mohammidan. mohammidans is mohammidans

[@KING-bt1tm]

She speaks very badly.