The Kurdistan Regional Government’s General Directorate of Syriac Culture and Arts mourns the great artist Sargon Rasho, who passed away on Thursday 3 October 2024, in the city of Chicago, Illinois, USA, at the age of 75.
The General Directorate, represented by its Director General, as well as its cadres and employees, extends its sincere condolences and sympathy to his family, loved ones, audience and our people’s artistic family for the loss of a great artistic icon, praying that God have mercy on the deceased in his heavenly kingdom and inspire his family with patience and solace.
The late artist was famous for his classic songs, most notably “Dalali” and “Si Makha” which he released in the early eighties of last century, and others expressing themes of love, the homeland and unity, which later became an essential part of our people’s artistic folklore. He was helped in this by his lively voice and his honest words, which impacted the souls of his fans and listeners.