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Learn Persian by PODGAP
Podgap (89) | Persian Music (1)

Learn Persian by PODGAP

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2024 7:52


In this episode of Persian Music, you can listen to 4 songs of Homayoun Shajarian (emshab agar geryeh koni), Hoorosh Band (Yadam Narafteh), Mohsen Ebrahimzadeh (Leili) and Ragheb & Hamid Hirad (Bekhand).For downloading the transcription and transliteration of this episode, you can subscribe free at www.patreon.com/podgapIf Podgap helps you with learning the Persian language, share it with your friends. That would mean a lot to us. We can be in touch by podgapp@gmail.com

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Unruly Figures
#19 - Qamar-ol-Moluk Vaziri

Unruly Figures

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 22:41


In this episode, historian and host Valorie Clark covers Qamar-ol-Moluk Vaziri. Better known as simply Qamar, this singer became known as the Queen of Persian Music, and is still beloved by people today. But to become the queen, she had to break the rules--like singing in public and performing without a hijab in front of men. As always, you can get ad-free versions of the episode, and much much more on the Unruly Figures Substack: http://unrulyfigures.substack.com That's always where you can find transcripts of each episode, photos of each episode's subject, and behind-the-scenes goodies. So come join us! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unruly-figures/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unruly-figures/support

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The Mixing Board
TMB #138 - Brent Fischer

The Mixing Board

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 72:06


Grammy Award winning composer, percussionist, arranger and bass guitarist Brent Fischer joins the show to discuss his life's journey in music. From experiences on and off the stage and the education he has received, Brent discusses his thoughts and perspective on the industry and recalls some of his favorite memories. 

Roqe
Roqe Ep#189 - The Plight of Persian Music, Part 3 - Misagh Moradi

Roqe

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 90:10


Roqe 189 - Part 3 of the Roqe mini-series, The Plight of Persian Music, takes a specific look at the adversity faced by female Iranian artists. In what ways have the burdens of repressive laws and cultural pressures both inside and outside of Iran impacted female singers and performers? Iranian-British vocalist and recording artist, Misagh Moradi, joins Jian from London, England, to give a first-hand account of what she faced as a performer in Iran, and a general history of the laws governing women and music. In this third segment of the series, the conversation revolves around the difficulties Iranian women face in wanting to be part of the continued growth of Persian music whilst being entangled in the ever-changing and severe restrictions of the country. Plus, the Roqe on-air Team recount stories and offer their own opinions on the repressive ban on female solo singers in Iran.

Let's Talk Religion
Music in the Islamic World (Part 1)

Let's Talk Religion

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 31:06


In this first part of a new series, we talk about the earliest centuries of Islamic civilization - Rashidun, Umayyad, Abbasid caliphates - and the different forms of music that flourished at this time.Sources/Suggested Reading:al-Faruqi, Louis Ibsen (1985). "Music, Musicians and Muslim Law". Asian Music, Vol. 17, No. 17, p. 3-36.Avery, Kenneth S. (2004). "A Psychology of Early Sufi Sama': Listening and altered states". Routledge.Davila, Carl (2009). "Fixing a Misbegotten Biography: Ziryab in the Mediterranean World". Al-Masaq, Vol. 21, No. 2, August 2009.Jenkins, Jean & Paul Rovsing Olsen (1976). "Music and Musical Instruments in the World of Islam". World of Islam Festival Publishing Company Ltd.Shiloah, Amnon (1995). "Music in the World of Islam: a Socio-cultural study". Scolar Press.Shiloah, Amnon (1997). "Music and Religion in Islam". Acta Musicologica, Vol. 69.The Brethren of Purity. "On Music: An Arabic Critical Edition and Translation of Epistle 5". Edited and Translated by Owen Wright. Oxford University Press.Wright, Owen (1978). "The Modal System Of Arab and Persian Music a.d. 1250-1300". Oxford University Press. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Play Me A Recipe
[BONUS] Tahdig Ta-Da

Play Me A Recipe

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 53:46


Host Peter J. Kim rings in Persian New Year with stories, laughter, and dancing alongside some truly incredible guests. Emmy-award-winning actress Shohreh Aghdashloo, Top Chef judge and former Food & Wine editor in chief Nilou Motamed who both talk to Peter about why rice is fundamental to the Iranian culinary experience, and Yvette Massoudi, the singer and founder of the band Mitra Sumara who's music facilitates a truly irresistible urge to dance.  Our next episode is coming out in just a couple of weeks, but in the meantime, check out Counterjam on Spotify for Peter's playlist of the wonderful musicians from this and past seasons. 

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Burnt Toast
[BONUS] Tahdig Ta-Da with Shohreh Aghdashloo, Nilou Motamed, and Yvette Massoudi

Burnt Toast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 53:46


Host Peter J. Kim rings in Persian New Year with stories, laughter, and dancing alongside some truly incredible guests. Emmy-award-winning actress Shohreh Aghdashloo, Top Chef judge and former Food & Wine editor in chief Nilou Motamed who both talk to Peter about why rice is fundamental to the Iranian culinary experience, and Yvette Massoudi, the singer and founder of the band Mitra Sumara who's music facilitates a truly irresistible urge to dance.  Our next episode is coming out in just a couple of weeks, but in the meantime, check out Counterjam on Spotify for Peter's playlist of the wonderful musicians from this and past seasons.  If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, be sure to follow Counterjam wherever you listen to your podcasts. 

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Burnt Toast
[BONUS] Tahdig Ta-Da with Shohreh Aghdashloo, Nilou Motamed, and Yvette Massoudi

Burnt Toast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2022 53:46


Host Peter J. Kim rings in Persian New Year with stories, laughter, and dancing alongside some truly incredible guests. Emmy-award-winning actress Shohreh Aghdashloo, Top Chef judge and former Food & Wine editor in chief Nilou Motamed who both talk to Peter about why rice is fundamental to the Iranian culinary experience, and Yvette Massoudi, the singer and founder of the band Mitra Sumara who's music facilitates a truly irresistible urge to dance.  Our next episode is coming out in just a couple of weeks, but in the meantime, check out Counterjam on Spotify for Peter's playlist of the wonderful musicians from this and past seasons.  If you enjoyed listening to this podcast, be sure to follow Counterjam wherever you listen to your podcasts. 

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UNI Wildcast - The Wildcats Podcast from University High School Charter
017 Nowruz (Persian New Year) with Omid Khanian

UNI Wildcast - The Wildcats Podcast from University High School Charter

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 5:02


In this episode, Omid Khanian offers insight into Nowruz, the Persian New year, and what it means to him and his family. If you have two minutes, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe so you get all of our new episodes.    Text: Hi my name is Omid Khanian I am a junior at University high school in today's episode I am going to talk about Norooz. Norooz happened this year on March 20th 2022 @ 8:33am and when you here like an persian clarinet its is norooz you will hear it in The radio in 670 Am KIRN radio in your car. Mostly nooroz is a persian new year and it is the first day of spring to. My favorite moment about norooz is That me and my family we go to a persian restaurant which this year we went In Darya Restaurant near Uni and there were alot of people celebrating norooz and saying. EID SHOMO MOBARAK. Which means Happy New Year, Happy Norooz. And also my other favorite moment about norooz is that unfortunately my Grandmother wasn't here for the 2nd time for norooz cause unfortunately she passed away on Febuary 17th 2021 at 11:18pm and whenever it is norooz i go to her house and she will greet me and give me hugs and kisses saying to me HAPPY NOROOZ OMID JOON and she will do the Persian Kell like LELELELELELE and also she will give me $20, or $50 dollar bill (which that is called Eide) and she will put Persian music. Before when my grandmother got cancer yep she got cancer in 2018 of may. Every norooz she will invite us and put some persian music cause she had CDs and a 2000's cd player and when the cd player is playing she will sing in her head. So that was my favorite moment about norooz. There will be a table and it is called haft-sin. If you don't know what a haft-sin is it is like there is a mirror with a green that looks like a grass that is long. And there is candles. And also a fish bowl and there is fish inside the fish bowl. On the 7th day of the norooz on March 26th, there is going to be a norooz festival in Persian square in Westwood it is near UCLA and also it is near to my Place and i live like 4 miles from there to my house. And they have the haft-sin and Persian Music, Dancing and all the stores were open and also you can get Persian CDs there is a store called music box and you could get CDs. The CDs that i get is Andy Madadian cause that is my favorite Persian singer and the very first album from him was Platinum it was released in 2004. And also there is a Persian ice cream called Bastani Soltani it is like a Pistacio ice cream and a white rice lavender ice cream it is soo good you have to try it. You all should come Next sunday on the 26th of March come to westwood blvd and ohio Ave for the norooz festival. Hopefully one day in uni we all could celebrate norooz all together and put some persian songs/ norooz songs etc. I recommend going on spoify and type persian music / nooroz popular music and also you should listen to Andy Norooz on Spotify. The last thing that we do in norooz is that we eat Persian Food Like Koobideh Kabob, White rice, fish, chicken kabob. And best restaurant to go in Raffi Place in Glendale Cause they have the best juicy Kabob and it is so tasty. Thank You So much for listening to this podcast.

Counterjam
Tahdig Ta-Da with Shohreh Aghdashloo, Nilou Motamed, and Yvette Massoudi

Counterjam

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 53:46


Host Peter J. Kim rings in Persian New Year with stories, laughter, and dancing alongside some truly incredible guests. Emmy-award-winning actress Shohreh Aghdashloo, Top Chef judge and former Food & Wine editor in chief Nilou Motamed who both talk to Peter about why rice is fundamental to the Iranian culinary experience, and Yvette Massoudi, the singer and founder of the band Mitra Sumara who's music facilitates a truly irresistible urge to dance.  Our next episode is coming out in just a couple of weeks, but in the meantime, check out Counterjam on Spotify for Peter's playlist of the wonderful musicians from this and past seasons. 

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Roqe
The Contemporary History of Iran - Part 19: "The Evolution of Persian Music”

Roqe

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 59:33


“The Evolution of Persian Music” - Part 19 of the Roqe Media series, The Contemporary History of Iran. What was Persian music before the 20th Century? How do we assess the development of sound and musical traditions in Iran during the Safavid and Qajar eras - important influences that may be heard all the way to today? American musician and ethnomusicologist, Dr. Margaret Caton, author of the new book, “A Persian Ode: Musical Life in Safavid and Qajar Iran,” joins Jian Ghomeshi from Los Angeles for a fascinating, entertaining, and non-traditional journey through the sounds and music of Persia in the periods leading to modern Iran, examined within a broader socio-economic, cultural and political context.

Roqe
Roqe - Ep #161 -The Plight Of Persian Music - Amir Bahari - Part Two

Roqe

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2021 75:20


The second part of a new mini-series on Roqe, The Plight of Persian Music, about the dysfunctional nature of the Iranian music business. Well-known Persian music journalist, critic and author, Amir Bahari, joins Jian from Istanbul to discuss the nature and evolution of music in Iran before the revolution, the dominance of the “6/8” style, the devastating effects of the Islamic Republic censorship on creativity and musical artists, and the issues that still exist for Persian music inside Iran in the present day where innovation is suppressed, no democratic platform for exposure exists, and even the best Persian music does not get the international recognition and acclaim it deserves. (NOTE: THIS INTERVIEW IS IN PERSIAN). Plus the Roqe Team on air team grapple with sickness and Covid as Kyan and Reza return with masks and sniffles.

Roqe
Roqe - Ep #160 -The Plight Of Persian Music - Part One - Babak Khiavchi

Roqe

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 97:44


The start of a new mini-series on Roqe, The Plight of Persian Music, about the dysfunctional nature of the Iranian music business. Guitarist, producer, and industry veteran, Babak Khiavchi, joins Jian from Seattle to discuss the burgeoning music scene in Iran before the revolution, the devastating effects of the Islamic Republic censorship on creativity and musical artists, and the issues that still exist for Persian music inside and outside Iran in the present day where innovation is limited, no democratic platform for exposure exists, and even the best Persian music does not get the international recognition and acclaim it deserves. Plus the Roqe Team pore over some very polarized reaction to a recent episode on the Letters of the Week.

Shaparak Podcastداستانهای کهن
Episode 35: S2_E35_ The iron eating mouse _ موش آهنخوار

Shaparak Podcastداستانهای کهن

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 11:17


شاپرك ، پادكست داستانهاى بزرگ و كوچك از مجموعه داستانهای کلیله و دمنه -  فالو کنید که از بقیه برنامه ها با خبر بشید ☕️ هدفون يادت نره  . . . dastan shab ghesse persian radio podcast قصه‌های كهن، مانند تمام داستان‌های فولكلور به ما کمک می‌کند که پیوندمان را با گذشته حفظ کنیم، از گنجینه‌ی ادبیات گذشته بهره بگیریم و دایره‌ی واژگانمان را تقویت کنیم. این پادكست با زبانی ساده، سعى در اين دارد كه در اين امر گام بردارد.  bedtime carride carridekids dastan  parsi persian  farsi persian_stories podcast  تجارت داستان داستان_دريا داستان_كوتاه داستان_راستان داستان داستانهاى داستانهاى_كودكان روايت زبان_فارسى  عطار_نيشابورى قصه كودكان كودكانه يادگيرى_زبان_فارسى پارسى  قصه بچه

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Radio Hekmat
Radio Hekmat, Beautiful Slow Persian music

Radio Hekmat

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2021 62:36


Radio Hekmat, Beautiful Slow Persian music --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/radiohekmat20/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/radiohekmat20/support

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The Persian and The Poet
22... Raising the flag of kindness

The Persian and The Poet

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2021 24:47


Poem 1: 'Colonisation' by Cameron Semmens; translation by Ramak Bamzar. Music: 'On The Fly' by M. Carney.   Poem 2: 'Ghazal 164' by Hafez. Music: 'Dastgahe Homayun, Pt. 3.' from the album ‘Iran – Masters of Traditional Music, Vol. 1. (Persian Music)'.   Additional music: 'A Warm Welcome' by Jared Haschek: jaredhaschek.com   Production and editing by Cameron Semmens : www.webcameron.com  Graphic design by Ramak Bamzar : www.ramakbamzar.com    For all things ‘The Persian and The Poet', go to https://www.facebook.com/thepersianandthepoet

The Persian and The Poet
21... Whispering to myself this poem

The Persian and The Poet

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2021 26:40


Cam memorialising in a poem the very first time he heard a poem spoken in Persian back in late 2019 ... it was shared by a fascinating, arty woman he'd just met ... she goes by the name of Ramak! Poem 1 – FARSI – 'Let Us Believe in the Beginning of the Cold Season' by Forough Farrokhzad. Music : 'Clouds' by Rod Gear from the album 'The Wood That Sings'  www.rodgearmusic.com Poem 2 – ENGLISH – 'The Spring and The Forest'  by Cameron Semmens. Music : ‘Love her and she will watch over you' by Luke Pittman. Poem 3 – ENGLISH – 'Let Us Believe in the Beginning of the Cold Season' by Forough Farrokhzad translated by Michael Hillmann. Music : 'Clouds' by Rod Gear from the album 'The Wood That Sings' www.rodgearmusic.com Poem 4 – FARSI – 'The Spring and The Forest'  by Cameron Semmens, translated by Ramak Bamzar. Music : ‘Love her and she will watch over you' by Luke Pittman.   Additional music: 'A Warm Welcome' by Jared Haschek: jaredhaschek.com 'Dastgahe Homayun, Pt 2' from the album ‘Iran – Masters of Traditional Music, Vol. 1 (Persian Music)'.   Production and editing – Cameron Semmens : www.webcameron.com   Photography and graphic design – Ramak Bamzar : www.ramakbamzar.com

The Persian and The Poet
19... Futile Magic and The Swift Fingers of Love

The Persian and The Poet

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2021 14:34


Poem 1: The Swifts in The Willow by Cameron Semmens;  translation by Ramak Bamzar.  Music: ‘Overcast' by Hildur Gudnadottir & Johann Johannsson,  from the album ‘Without Sinking'.   Poem 2: Futile Magic by Fereydoon Moshiri; translation by Frank Moshiri (2015). Music: ‘Avaze Bayate Esfahan' from the album  ‘Iran – Masters of Traditional Music, Vol. 1 (Persian Music)'.   Production and editing – Cameron Semmens : www.webcameron.com    Photography and graphic design – Ramak Bamzar : www.ramakbamzar.com 

Shaparak Podcastداستانهای کهن
Episode 23: S2_E23_The greatness of Camel_بزرگی شتر

Shaparak Podcastداستانهای کهن

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 12:54


این داستان با همکاری و صدای آهــو . شاپرك ، پادكست داستانهاى بزرگ و كوچك از مجموعه داستانهای سندباد نامه اگه ميخواى گوش كنى ، رو لينك اين صفحه كليك كن ☕️ هدفون يادت نره  . . . dastan shabaneh ghesse persian podcast قصه‌های كهن، مانند تمام داستان‌های فولكلور به ما کمک می‌کند که  پیوندمان را با گذشته حفظ کنیم، از گنجینه‌ی ادبیات گذشته بهره بگیریم و  دایره‌ ی واژگانمان را تقویت کنیم.   پادكست شـاهپرک با زبانی ساده، سعى در اين دارد كه در اين امر گام بردارد. 

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Pardis Explorers
Persian Music - Part 3

Pardis Explorers

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 20:55


This episode is the final part of our journey on exploring Persian music where we answer questions such as: What makes Persian music different from music from other parts of the world? What are the main characteristics of Persian music? What are the common rhythms in Persian music? Has Persian music influenced OR been influenced by music from other parts of the world? Is Persian music notated the same way as western music?Our guest is Parham Haghighi. He graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, and is a New York-based professional musician, singer, and educator. Parham is also the music director at Pardis for Children, where he teaches the Persian language and culture through music. 

Pardis Explorers
Persian Music - Part 2

Pardis Explorers

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 17:52


This episode is the second part of our journey on exploring Persian music where we answer questions such as: What are some of the most popular musical instruments in Iran? What materials are usually used to make Persian instruments? Are there any special instruments that are used during holidays, weddings, or ceremonies? Our guest is Parham Haghighi. He graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, and is a New York-based professional musician, singer, and educator. Parham is also the music director at Pardis for Children, where he teaches the Persian language and culture through music.

Pardis Explorers
Persian Music - Part 1

Pardis Explorers

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2021 16:40


In our fifth episode, we start exploring the rich world of Persian music. This episode is the first of a three-part series (Episodes 5, 6, and 7) where we answer questions such as: How many different types of Persian music do we have? Is there any difference between Persian music and Iranian music? Are the scales in Persian music the same as in Western music?Our guest is Parham Haghighi. He graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, and is a New York-based professional musician, singer, and educator. Parham is also the music director at Pardis for Children, where he teaches the Persian language and culture through music.

SBS Persian - اس بی اس فارسی
پیانیست ایرانی قطعات بزرگان موسیقی کلاسیک جهان را در شهرهای استرالیا می نوازد

SBS Persian - اس بی اس فارسی

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2021 7:41


امیر فرید نوازنده نامدار پیانوی ایرانی است. او ساکن ملبورن است.آقای فرید برنده جایزه معتبر Australian National Piano Award در سال ۲۰۰۶ است.

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As Variously As Possible
Episode 202 - Thoughts on Corbin on Persian Music

As Variously As Possible

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 48:36


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SBS Persian - اس بی اس فارسی
گروه ایشان در اپرا هاوس «پروژه مثنوی» را اجرا خواهد کرد

SBS Persian - اس بی اس فارسی

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 9:15


آقای حامد صادقی موسیقی دان و نوزانده تار است. او رهبری گروه موسیقی ایشان را بر عهده دارد.

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You've Got To Be Serious!
Don't Mention The V Word!

You've Got To Be Serious!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2021 62:20


DJ Borhan, Franky J, DJ Scarface from Toronto discuss Persian culture, getting the COVID19 vaccine, Hip Hop music, Persian music, the 2020 pandemic, live concerts, UFO aliens, Drake, Elvis, Michael Jackson, Mary J Blige, R Kelly, polio vaccine, and much more.

360 Show
DJ Borhan 2018 Just Me - Persian Music Mix

360 Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2018 44:26


Subscribe to all mixes on iTunes: https://goo.gl/Qp8LxX Connect to Telegram Channel: https://t.me/djborhan DJ Borhan 2018 Persian Top Music Mix on the Bia2.com 360 podcast show, episode 13. Enjoy this New Persian Pop and Club DJ mix, with all the hottest and best Iranian songs and remixes. Click the LOVE button above if you like this mix. :) Get this mix and other Persian DJ mixes on any device from: http://www.djborhan.com/mixes/persian/ Be the first to get DJ Borhan mixes. Connect with me on: Search DJ Borhan on Instagram, Snapchat & Facebook. 2018 Persian Music DJ Mix - JUST ME Tracklist: 1. Shadmehr Aghili - Ghalbe Man 2. Sasy - Hame Bada 3. Hamid Hiraad - Yar 4. Macan Band - 2 Deyghe Boodi 5. Mohsen Ebrahimzadeh - Mage Darim 6. Hojat Ashrafzadeh ft Emad Talebzadeh - Eshghe Delam 7. Ali Lohrsabi - Binazir 8. Mohsen Chavoshi - Zendan 9. Hamed Homayoun - Hesse Asheghi 10. Morvarid - Khabam Nemibare 11. Hamed Homayoun - Ashegh Shodam Raft 12. Mehdi Jahani - Sarmast 13. Babak Mafi - Mano Bebar 14. Hamid Hiraad - Shookie Mage 15. Mehdi Ahmadvand - Eshghe Man 16. Farzad Farokh - Havaye To (Dynatonix remix) 17. Puzzle Band - Deldade 18. Hamid Hiraad - Nimeye Janam 19. Sami Beigi - Be To Marboot Nist 20. Barad - Khoshbakhti 21. Shahab Mozaffari - Delbarito Kamtaresh Kon Extended Tags: dj irani shad, ahange shad, dj irani, persian dj mix, shad irani, persian remixes, persian dance mix, persian songs, iranian music, persian dj music, persian house, dj mix persian, persian pop, bandari, bia2.com, radio javan mix, hamed homayoun, mehdi jahani, persian pop music, iran song, persian music channel, iran music, iran musik, music persian, music irani, iranian music bia2, persian songs, iranmusic, music farsi, iranian music free, music iran, free persian music, persian dance mix, persian dj mix, persian music mix, iranian dj mix, new irani songs, persian club mix, iranian club mix, persian dj music, dj persian music, ahange shad irani, new iranian songs, party bazi mix,

A Musical Life with Hugh Sung
Kayhan Kalhor, Master of Persian Music and the Kamancheh

A Musical Life with Hugh Sung

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2016 44:43


Kayhan Kalhor is one of the greatest living masters of the Kamancheh, a 3 or 4 stringed Persian spiked fiddle and ancient predecessor to the modern cello. Kayhan performs around the world extensively as a soloist and collaborator with a wide variety of musicians, including Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road ensemble. The kamancheh is an incredibly soulful, deeply expressive instrument that can sound like the human voice or a woodwind instrument in the right hands. Talking with Kayhan gave me a wonderful opportunity to explore the world of Persian classical music, a field that is completely new to me, with an outside perspective that I imagine might be similar to someone who doesn't know anything about Western classical music. What should I be listening for? What are the elements helpful to understand so that I can gain a deeper appreciation for the beautiful sounds I hear? Links Kayhan's website: http://www.kayhankalhor.net/ Silk Road Project: https://www.silkroadproject.org/  

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