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Some artists write songs, and then there are artists who build worlds. Bana belongs firmly to the latter. Moving between Kurdish identity and Western pop with instinctive fluidity, she has become one of the most compelling new voices shaping contemporary music’s global future. Her sound is textured, emotional, and multilingual; her presence is confident yet deeply introspective. Whether she is crafting a viral Kurdish hit or exploring sensual vulnerability in English, Bana cr