From https://visualatelier8.com/foad-moradi-kurdish-variations/ : Foad Moradi´s “Kurdish variations for Solo Guitar” is like a delicate flower sprouting from ancient Mesopotamian soil, was crafted by the speaker using melodies imbued with both the passionate flames of romance and the stirring winds of revolution. Across cultures and time, the fusion of these seemingly opposing elements has been a recurring motif, as evidenced by other musical masterpieces like Bella Ciao and the Katyusha piece.