Posts Tagged ‘ Traditional ’

Sain Zahoor

Sain Zahoor and band in concert

Mystic music from Pakistan with Sain Zahoor.  Traditional magical melodies and spiritual and religious verses blend and weave a beautiful insight into the devotional musical traditions.

The University of Bradford is delighted to welcome back the transcendent and genuinely awe-inspiring music of Sain Zahoor and band, following the sell-out success of their concert in the University Atrium in June 2008. Sain Zahoor is a phenomenon. Winner of the 2006 BBC  World Music Voice of the Year Award without ever having released a record, Sain’s music emanates from the Sufi tradition and was honed singing in dargagh (shrines) and mela in his native Ojara district of Pakistan.  Since then Sain has travelled the world offering audiences the opportunity to come; the closest anyone alive will get to being in the presence of the Sufi mystics of yore, like Bulle Shah and Shah Hussain.

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Where :  University of Bradford Atrium

When : Friday 11 June, 7.30pm.

Price : Tickets £7

More Information: 01274 233200 or theatre@bradford.ac.uk

2010
06/06
CATEGORY
Concert
Live
Music
Mystic
Sufi
Traditional
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Afghan Star

Afghan Star is a new documentary film which shares insights into the politix of  new and popular music in Afganistan.  An important film in that it highlights, painfully at times the harsh reality of life on our precious planet.  Music is dear to us here at Sangita Sounds and we see music as the only way for Harmony to unite the people of our Earth.  This award winning documentary shares views of this beautiful rich Culture and the music of it’s people.  The paradoxical elements that co-exist in this documentary of apparent western imperialism and traditional religious elements make for compelling viewing.

As one young up and coming Afghani man in media and TV production says, “I want to move people from the Gun to Music.  I want that Dark thinking made Brighter”.

After 30 years of war and Taliban rule, pop culture has returned to Afghanistan.  Millions are watching Afghan Star – a Pop Idol-style TV series in which people from across the country compete for a cash prize and record deal. 2000 people audition, including three brave women. The viewers vote for their favorite singers by mobile phone and for many this is their first encounter with democracy. This timely and inspired film follows the moving stories of four young contestants looking for a new life. But their journeys take a terrifying turn as one young woman dances on stage, threatening her own safety and the future of the show itself. In Afghanistan you risk your life to sing.

Official Website   :   http://www.afghanstardocumentary.com

Watch the entire Documentary on 4oD   :   Afghan Star (warning : you will have to wade through Channel 4′s bloated ads to get to the actual film)

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2010
03/12
CATEGORY
Afghanistan
Film
Traditional
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Magham Ensemble

We are delighted to share news of our good friend and fellow musician Tinoush Bahrami featuring at this Traditional Persian Music concert.  The Magham Ensemble will see Tar, Setar, Oud, Percussion and Vocal playing together in this rare opportunity to enjoy Persian music.  Magham Ensemble concentrates on Iranian regional and magham music, and not the Dastgah and Radif system.

Highly Recommended musical magic which will see all benefits from the program going to a very good cause.  Unfortunately the concert is only open to students and University staff, however a guest can accompany a student or staff member of The University of Manchester.  So…. it’s time to befriend a student at Manchester University!

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2010
02/26
CATEGORY
Classical
Concert
Gatherings
Live
Music
Persian
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