Name: Twana Hama Ali Rashid
Date of Birth: March 5, 1984
Email:
- Twanahama984@gmail.com
Education
- Diploma in Music
Fine Arts Institute, Sulaimaniya, 2007
- Bachelor’s Degree in Ethnomusicology
Fine Arts College, Sulaimaniya University, 2015
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Current Occupation
- Deputy General Manager
Esta News Network, 2021 - Present
- In Charge of Cultural Desk & Presenter
Red Carpet Cultural Program, Channel 8, 2023 - Present
- Founder
Delta Music
- Founder
Muziknas (The First Music Website in Iraq)
- Music Teacher
Azmar Gifted Student College, Ongoing (20 years of experience)
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Professional Experience
- Music Teacher
Azmar Gifted Student College, 20 years of experience.
- Supervisor
Save Children Kurdistan (Sulaimany Music Group), 5 years
- Relations Officer
MRDS (American Organization), 2013 - 2018
- Project Coordinator
N2N (American Organization), 2008 - 2020
- Founder & Administrator
Kurdia Organization (Swedish), Activities Office for Humanitarianism (Volunteer), 2 years
- Manager
Culturwan Organization, 2017 - 2018
- Manager
- with media company 5 month
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Languages
- Kurdish: Native Speaker
- Arabic: Intermediate
- Persian: Very Good
- English: Very Good
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Musical Skills
- Advanced in playing the Violin and Viola.
- Writer and researcher in Kurdish music.
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Published Works
- Scientific Writings: Over 1000 scientific speeches about music published in various Kurdish newspapers and websites.
Magazines: Shakar, Astera, Haftana
Newspapers: Shabang, Kurdistani Nwe, Raxnay Chawder, Rwangay Chawder
Websites: Culture Magazine, Balla, Xalk, Chrakan, Chra TV, Didi MN, Penusakan
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Edited Books
- “Terms of the Others in Kurdish Music” (2014)
- “Music and Politics: Shahid Karzan Group as an Example” (2016)
- “What is Music?” (2019)
- “What is an Orchestra?” (2019)
- “Piano for All” (2020)
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Key Projects and Contributions
- Special speaker on Shawko nights – erbil – artin company
- Music Flash Mob Supervision
Symphony No. 9 by Beethoven with Vim Foundation 2021
- Seminar with Korean Consul
The Power of Music in Foreign Relations with Vim Foundation 2022
- Supervised General several cultural activities in Sulaimany in 2022-2023 party for new years- 20 day activity
- Cultural Concert Organizer
Dwarozh Exemplary School, with British consul and delegates from King Edward School attendance (2011).
- “Say No to Violence Against Women” Initiative featuring composed music for awareness projects.
- Children's Music Team Supervisor
Activities span from performances to teaching violin skills to children.
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Research Projects
- Research on Hawramani Music over four years, rated excellent and gifted to University of Sulaimany.
- Research on Music and Politics linked to Shahid Karzan Group, accepted by University of Sulaimany, rated excellent.
- Historical documentation titled “A Beginning for the History of Kurdish Music and Song in Sulaimany”, focusing on significant contributions of Mirnishini Baban.
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Interviews and Media Appearances
- Featured by various Kurdish TV channels including Kurdsat, KNN, NRT, etc.
- Director of Siachamana Film, participant in International Sulaimany Film Festival, 2021.
- Writing many songs for children and artists
Creating music for several short films and theatrical plays for children and adults

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