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SUMMARY:Season for Iran - Kamân duo: Mazdak Alipour\, Nariman Assadi
DESCRIPTION:Advance tickets are available online. You are advised to purchase advance tickets for this event.  \nRSVP to the Facebook event:\n \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\nSeason for Iran – Kamân duo: Mazdak Alipour\, Nariman Assadi\nVoices of Resilience: Music from Lorestan \n\n\n\n\n\nPresented as part of Season for Iran. \nFrom the mountains of Lorestan\, melodies rise carrying memory\, endurance\, and voices that continue across generations. \nPerformed on kamancheh and Iranian percussion\, this program draws from a living tradition\, one that persists\, adapts\, and is shared\, even in difficult times. \nAs part of Season for Iran\, this gathering offers a space to listen\, reflect\, and come together through music across distances\, across communities. \n\nFeaturing:\n \nMazdak Alipour – Kamancheh and Vocal\nNariman Assadi – Percussion\n \nSaturday\, April 25\, 2026\nTime: 7:00 pm doors\, 7:30 pm show\nAdmission: (Online) $29 Students & Seniors – $35 Early Bird – $40 General / (Door) $40\n \n\n\n\nABOUT THE ARTISTS: \nMazdak Alipour: International Kamancheh Virtuoso & Award-Winning Composer \nWith a distinguished career spanning over 30 years\, Mazdak (Moslem) Alipour is a visionary Kamancheh player\, vocalist\, and composer. Born into a musical lineage in Khorramabad\, Iran\, he began his journey under the tutelage of his father\, the legendary maestro Faraj Alipour.\nGlobal Recognition & Awards Mazdak is a celebrated artist on the global stage\, earning prestigious recognition for his innovation in Persian music:\nGlobal Music Awards: Multi-award winner\, holding both Silver and Bronze Medals (2020 & 2021). \nSilk Road Project: Featured soloist conducted by the Academy Award-winning Tan Dun. \nUNESCO: Distinguished performer at “Mozart Day” in France. \nUCLA Collaboration: Currently collaborating with the University of California\, Los Angeles (UCLA)\, contributing to its prestigious musical programs and showcasing his expertise through specialized performances and cultural initiatives. \nMusical Vision & Innovation Currently based in Los Angeles\, Mazdak is renowned for his mastery of musical fusion\, blending ancient Persian heritage with contemporary global genres. With over 20 albums and the publication of “Taal” (a seminal book on Lori music)\, he continues to influence the world music scene through film scoring\, international tours\, and advanced music education. \nNariman Assadi is an Iranian musician. Raised in Tehran\, he always felt drawn to percussion instruments\, and at the age of thirteen\, he began studying Tombak under Master Amir Mogharab Samadi. From 2008 to 2013\, Nariman performed at Vahdat Hall as a soloist and with the Persian Percussion Ensemble at Pars Academy\, the premier music academy for children. After mastering Tombak\, he then began learning Daf under the great Master Bijan Kamkar\, and with a strong understanding of the Daf and Tombak\, Nariman started learning Barbat (Oud) under Master Mohammad Firouzi. In 2015\, Narimanimmigrated to the United States\, where he immediately began his professional music career by performing and attending festivals. Along with being a member of various ensembles\, Nariman is a certified-Orff teacher and teaches Daf\, Tombak\, and Music for children. \nIn 2022\, he toured all over the United States with Afra Ensemble\, led by Master Hossein Behrouzina\, and additionally\, Narimanrelaeasd his first album Larzanah\, Improvisation of Iranian Folk Music\, with Master Faraj Alipour on vocals and Kamancheh. Currently\, he teaches Iranian Music at Farsi Schools in Sacramento and the Bay Area. He also teaches music at more than seven elemantary schools in Sacramento. \n\n\nArtist Links \nMazdak Alipour: mazdakalipour.comNariman Assadi: narimanpercussion.com \nInstagram:Nariman Assadi (@nariman.percussion)Mazdak Alipour (@moslemalipour) \nFacebook:Moslem AlipoorNariman Assadi \nEVENT DETAILS\n\nSaturday\, April 25\, 2026\nTime: 7:00 pm doors\, 7:30 pm show\nAdmission: (Online) $29 Students & Seniors – $35 Early Bird – $40 General / (Door) $40\n\nNote: A limited quantity of additional tickets will be available for purchase at the door unless otherwise noted on the Facebook event page that the show is SOLD OUT. \nPurchase advance tickets for this event \nNote: Purchasing an advance ticket guarantees admission but does not guarantee a seat. Seating is first come\, first served. \nRSVP to the Facebook event:\n \n \n  \nVolunteer for this event!                            
URL:https://redpoppyarthouse.org/event/kaman-duo-mazdak-alipour-nariman-assadi/
LOCATION:Red Poppy Art House\, 2698 Folsom St.\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:April,Performing Arts
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