Loading details…
Artist
Persian Azeri Project
2+ albums
IraniantraditionaliranPersiankamancheh
about
The Persian Azeri Trio consists of Iran's Pejman Hadadi on percussion and Hamid Motebassem on tar and setar. The kamancha is played by Azerbaijan's Imamyar Hasanov. Together, the trio perfect traditional modes of musicianship for a completely acoustic concoction of melodic modes, folk dances, and improvisational forms. The wholly instrumental works provide a perfect environment for each instrument to shine through and sound harmoniously with each other. There are plaintive moments, as well as more up-beat tempos that take on Central Asian charm. The efficient playing styles and instrumental arrangements are well worth a listen. Be careful; as the instrumental tones are addictive. Liner notes are in English and German. This is the sound of the Silk Road. Pejman Hadadi has a string of albums to his credit, including Rengineh (with Zarbang Ensemble), Journey to Persia (with Dastan Trio), Midnight Sun, Fire of Passion and A Tale of Love. He is the founder of Neyreez World Music Institute in Southern California, and has toured extensively in North America, Europe, Iran and Japan. Hamid Motebassem is the founder of the Society of Tar and Setar and has organized annual seminars dedicated to the two instruments. He has performed on numerous albums of contemporary Iranian composers as well as on all the released works of Dastan Ensemble since 1992. Motebassem studied in the Tehran School of Art and the Conservatory of Persian Music. Imamyar Hasanov was born in Baku, Azerbaijan. He
