Abidin Biter’s album and title track represent a profound homecoming for the Dersim-born artist, marking his first full-length project dedicated to his mother tongue, Zazaki (Kirmancki). Released in 2022, the song—a collaboration with acclaimed musician Mikail Aslan—has become a modern anthem for the Zaza community. The Soul of "Hal Sêbêno"
Born in the Burnak village of Ovacık, Dersim, in 1977, Abidin Biter is more than just a musician; he is an educator who continues to teach at a high school in Istanbul. He is also the husband of prominent folk singer . Abidin Biter Hal Se Beno
The track features the distinctive Mikail Aslan , with arrangement and artistic direction by Cemil Qocgiri , blending traditional instruments with a contemporary folk sound. About Abidin Biter Abidin Biter’s album and title track represent a
In a musical landscape where many regional languages are fading, "Hal Sêbêno" serves as a bridge for the younger generation to reconnect with their roots. The music video, which has garnered millions of views on YouTube , captures the rugged beauty of the mountains and the melancholy of the Zaza spirit. He is also the husband of prominent folk singer
His discography reflects a journey through the heart of Anatolian music: (2006) İsyan (2009) Unutulan (2014) Hal Sêbêno (2022) – His first Zazaki album Why It Matters
For Biter, who has been a staple in Turkish Folk Music since his debut album Türkü Gözlüm (2001), this song was a deliberate effort to resist the disappearance of his native language.