Ka Azam Manhuei

Ka Azam Manhuei, a native of Gurehjub, grew up in a family familiar with music and the culture of the Yarsan (a Kurdish mystical faith) and learned the tanbur from his father. His paternal uncle, Kadara Manhuei, was one of the leading figures of this musical family. Ka Azam was a well-known tanbur player who performed the maqams (the traditional melodic pieces of the tanbur repertoire) in an authentic and accomplished style.

His son, Latif Manhuei (Kaka Latif), was also a renowned player and singer in the Guran region.