2010/04/21

Silver Spring: Roya Bahrami - Persia Meets Flamenco

Date: April 24, 2010 (Saturday)
Time: 4:30 - 5:15 P.M.
Place: Langano's Ethiopian Restaurant, 8305 Georgia AV, Silver Spring MD 20910 (directions)
Tickets: Free and open to the public

Santour player Roya Bahrami and her ensemble presents "Persia Meets Flamenco: A Message of Passion & Unity" at the Amnesty International Human Rights Art Festival.

The Roya Bahrami Ensemble will perform original compositions based on Persian poets such as Rumi and fusions of Persian modes with flamenco rhythms and harmonies.

Roya Bahrami played for President Obama's Inauguration in 2009.

Performers:
Roya Bahrami, santour and tar
Ricardo Marlow, Spanish guitar
Denis Malloy, bass clarinet
Jon Seligman, percussion

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Press:
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Sponsors: Amnesty International

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