July 12, 2008
08:00 PM » HOMAY and Mastan Ensemble in San Diego
The Center for World Music
with support from the Persian Cultural Center, Mehregan Foundation, and Zaman Productions
presents
Mastan Ensemble
Sina Jahanabadi (kamanche)
Azade Mirzapoor (tar)
Pasha Hanjani (ney)
Ali Pajooheshgar (oud)
Pejham Akhavas (tombak)
Mahmood Nozar (santur)
Golnaz Jamshidi (santur)
Ali Rahimi (daf)
Homay (voice, words, and music)
Saturday July 12, 8 P.M.
Encinitas Community Center
1140 Oakcrest Park Dr,
Encinitas, CA 92024
General admission $45
Info and tickets (858) 653-0336, (619) 688-0688
Samples at myspace.com/centerforworldmusic
"Founded in 2005 by Saied Jafar-zadeh - also known as Homay - Mastan Ensemble has become one of the prominent 'traditional' Persian music groups in Iran. Only in his 20’s, Homay is part of a very special group of musicians who write their own music and lyrics, sing, and produce their music in Iran. His ensemble consists of eight highly proficient Iranian musicians.
These young spiritual and talented artists transmit their message of truth and unity through novel lyrics and music. They achieve this by refreshing traditional and folkloric music and introducing a groundbreaking interpretation of classical Persian music and poetry.
Following the paths of the greatest Sufi masters Rumi and Hafez, Mastan Ensemble encourages its audience to live consciously. They share the universal idea of striving for a creative life by flourishing love and peace from within.
Rhythmic, uplifting and mesmerizing, Mastan Ensemble plays traditional Persian music in a way that has never been heard before."