This collaboration between two world-class musicians from Iran brings their lifetime experience in music and art through their heart and friendship. Pezhham Akhavass and Navid Kandelousi will create moments and flow of traditional, folk, and modern Persian music rooted in radif—a collection of Iranian melodies in the modal system—and poetry based on circle rhythmic patterns.
FEATURING:
Pezhham Akhavass - tombak, daf
Navid Kandelousi - kamancheh, violin
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Sibarg Ensemble: An Evening of Iranian & Jazz Improvisation
Sibarg Ensemble explores creative intercultural music by combining the sounds of traditional Iranian melodies and jazz. Through original compositions, arrangements of classical and folk songs, and structured improvisations, the members draw on their own distinct musical backgrounds while creating a dialogue with one another. With each performance, Sibarg sets out to create a sense of unity and peace while facilitating multiculturalism.
FEATURING:
Hesam Abedini - vocals
Sara Saberi - o...
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Music of the Banned – Chapter One: Borders Without Bans (Sudan • Iran • Venezuela) – TWO SHOWS
Musical influence has never and can never be limited by the borders of nations. The far-reaching effect of the arts has created crossover music, with artists adopting elements of each other’s musical traditions. During this concert series, audiences will hear different cultural and artistic linkages across and between the banned nations and the West. The March 16th event features Sudanese musician Tarawa with Seoulstice, Iranian musician Emad Bonakdar with flamenco dancer Mizuho Sato, and Venezu...
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Sibarg Ensemble: An Evening of Iranian & Jazz Improvisation (TWO SHOWS)
SECOND SHOW ADDED! Advance tickets are now available online for the 8:45pm show. Additional tickets will be available for purchase at the door for both the 7:00-8:15pm (6:30pm doors) and 8:45-10:00pm (8:30pm doors) shows. Please arrive when doors open the day of the event.
Sibarg Ensemble explores creative intercultural music by combining the sounds of traditional Iranian melodies and jazz. Through original compositions, arrangements of classical and folk songs, and structured improvisati...
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Eliyahu Sills & Amir Etemadzadeh: Traditional Sacred Music from the Near East
Eliyahu Sills and Amir Etemadzadeh are musicians of sensitivity, passion, skill, and nuance with years of experience performing. Presented with reverence, soul, and creativity, they will play music from Iran, Turkey, Israel, and the Arabic-speaking world, celebrating the common musical and spiritual heritage of the region's cultures, while honoring the great diversity found within them.
FEATURING:
Eliyahu Sills - Turkish & Persian ney, Arabic nai, oud, vocals
Amir A Etemadzadeh - tomb...
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Bamdad Ensemble: Iranian Traditional & Kurdish Music
Bamdad Ensemble (bâmdâd meaning “dawn”) is orchestrated based on Iranian traditional instruments with an aim to promote and introduce Iranian classical music. Beside this goal, Bamdad also pays special attention to the diverse folk music of Iran practiced in its vast landscape, as well as the rich melodies of Khorasan and Kurdistan.
FEATURING:
Farzin Dehghani - kamanche
Golnaz Khazei - percussion
Sirvan Manhoobi - oud, shoorangiz
Azadeh Farpoor - vocals
Siavash Rezvan Behbahani - v...
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Pezhham Akhavass & Shahin Shahbazi: Iranian Classical Music
The Red Poppy is proud to host Iranian multi-instrumentalist Pezhham Akhavass and tar/setar player Shahin Shahbazi, who will present an evening of Persian classical music. The performance, which will feature percussion and stringed instruments, promises to showcase these acclaimed artists’ lifelong study of Sufi music and improvisation.
Featuring:
Pezhham Akhavass - tombak, daf
Shahin Shahbazi - tar, setar
A veteran of the world’s most prestigious festivals, events, and concert halls, Pe...
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