Salar Salman

𝘼 𝙧𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙙𝙤𝙘𝙪𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙠𝙪𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙘 𝙝𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮, Salar Salman presents the extraordinary talent of the “Santana of Kurdistan”, a musician whose songs bridged tradition and global sounds.

Born in Kirkuk in 1959, Salman was first known for his warm and affecting voice before becoming celebrated as one of North Iraq’s finest guitar players. His music, often centred on love in all its forms — unfulfilled, hidden, lost or painful — resonated deeply for its honesty and lyrical power. With compositions that broke away from folkloric conventions, his melodies flowed with a freedom inspired by the Afro-Western sounds of the 70s and 80s, from jazz and psychedelic rock to flamenco.

Released on AM, this album shines a light on a true innovator who redefined the sound of Kurdish popular music. Salar Salman’s unique fusion of local heritage and international influences continues to inspire younger generations, affirming his legacy as a pivotal and visionary figure.