About the single
Çiya Icaro is a powerful song for healing, rooted in the sacred mountains of multiple continents. Following Meydana Gel, it is the second single from Meral Polat’s new album, MEYDAN. “Çiya” is the word for mountain in (Kurmancî) Kurdish, and “Icaro” is a South American (Shipibo-Konibo derived) term for medicine songs, traditionally used in ceremonies.
Icaros are received, not written, by shamans through years of deep spiritual practice with plant allies. Our song is inspired by the icaros, but rooted in our own lineage and lived experience.
Together with Ibelisse Guardia Ferragutti, Polat presents a vocal rite where the voices and mountains of the Andes and Anatolia merge; Illampu meets Duzgin Bawo. With the breath and strength of their grandmothers, they offer a song of memory, sisterhood, and resilience.
News
Album release concert is planned for Sep 28th in Paradiso Noord (Tolhuistuin), for more info and tickets click here
