Mr Yako spoke to SBS Assyrian about the song's significance and his intention to breathe new life into this centuries-old composition.
Female relatives usually sing the song one day before the groom's wedding as he bathes, symbolising the purification of the body and soul before meeting his bride.
In his recording studio, Mr Yako recorded the voices of his mother and another female relative to create a rendition of the song and produced a five-minute video clip to showcase the project.
'Lyliana' is normally sung in pairs by the mother and aunts of the groom. Credit: Evan Yako
Mr Yako has released an album with his compositions of Assyrian and English pieces. Credit: Evan Yako
Follow the link to hear the song:
https://youtu.be/lgvE8tj9KiQ?feature=shared
You can also watch the video clip on Evan Yako's Facebook page
