Sufis use music as a means of getting to a trancelike state of ecstasy to achieve mystical revelation (vision). Similarly, music for the Kurdish faith group, Ahl-e Haqq, use the string instrument ...

This event is free, but a ticket is required to attend. To reserve a ticket, use the University Ticketing website. This concert features a rare NJ appearance of Ali Akbar Moradi and Pejman Hadadi, two ...

Under the direction of vocalist Hajhir Mehrafrouz, the ensemble will present a captivating repertoire of traditional Kurdish music pieces. The tanbur holds a special significance in Kurdish culture, ...

Whisper/Najva - Kurdish Tanbur Music of Iran Aliakbar Moradi: Tanbur Pejman Hadadi: Tombak and Daf Visit: http://music.ucsd.edu/tickets ...

In light of the importance and position of tanbur in the province, as well as Dalahu’s designation as a national center for making tanbur last year, the establishment of a museum was seen as a ...

Tanbur is an Iranian string instrument similar to the setar mostly played by locals in Kermanshah Province accompanied by the daf. The shape of the tanbur of today is different from the old ones. “I ...

This paper discusses the historical context and mythic framework of the Kakai religion. While some information regarding Kakai theological views and beliefs may be known to outsiders, many facets of ...

34 x 25.5 cm. (13.4 x 10 in.) ...