An epic modern suite deeply rooted in Iranian musical traditions, Night Silence Desert seeks to unite East and West, past and present, to create a new sound for the country's future. Composed by multi-instrumentalist Kayhan Kalhor, the album features a stellar ensemble of Iranian folk and classical musicians supporting the soul-stirring melodies of legendary vocalist Mohammad Reza Shadjarian, whose lyrics juxtapose the centuries-old poetry of Baba Taher with contemporary lyrics. This fusi...   [ read more ]

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Iranian kamancheh (spike fiddle) virtuoso and composer Kayhan Kalhor first encountered the string quartet Brooklyn Rider while participating in Yo-Yo Ma's Silk Road Project. Silent City was born of a growing friendship between Kalhor and the group. Reinterpreting classical and folkloric sources in a freewheeling, impassioned manner was already second nature for all concerned but, invigorated by shared connections between their respective traditions, the five musicians, along with Jeffrey Beecher (bass) and...   [ read more ]

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Kayhan Kalhor, who plays a four-stringed Persian spiked fiddle (or bowed lute) called the kamancheh, is one of the most renowned Iranian musicians -- and one of few who have made a dent in the West. Known for involving himself in collaborations that allow him to explore outside of his chosen realm, he's been a member of the duo Ghazal (with Indian sitarist and vocalist Shujaat Husain Khan) and the group Masters of Persian Music. Kalhor is a seeker, always looking for a new avenue down which ...   [ read more ]

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