She was a member of the Women's Protection Units (YPJ) who fought on the frontlines while simultaneously documenting the war through music.
Peyman's lyrics emphasize that despite massive physical loss and property destruction, the ultimate victory over terrorism and the reclamation of freedom are far more valuable. Viyan Peyman Vay Limine
Peyman was a dengbêj —a traditional Kurdish bard or storyteller who preserves oral history through song. She was a member of the Women's Protection
Information on a lyrical translation of her work or the history of the dengbêj storytelling tradition is available. in the town of Serekaniye
She was killed in action on April 6, 2015, in the town of Serekaniye, Syria. 📜 The Anthem: "Way Li Minê"