Artist description The musical traditions of the Kurdish part of Iran form the foundation of Bahram?s music. Bahram is playing the Persian santoor, a traditional string instrument, which is said to create the sound of emptiness. He is accompanied by his son Bashir on the zarb, a drum oftern used in Persian music to give the rhythm.

Music Style Worldmusic, Folk

Musical Influences folkmusic from Persia, Iran, Kurdistan, Sufimusic

Artist History Bahram was born 1952, in Kerman Shah, in the Kurdistan mountains of Iran, known to many pilgrims who stop there on their way to Mecca. Music, Trance and Sufi rituals were naturally practiced in his family and still are today. Early on, Bahram learned to p lay the Persian santoor. In 1977, Bahram left Iran to study art and politics in Poona, India. After his studies he moved to Holland and for the following six years played his music at Sufi gatherings, satsangs and meditations all over Europe. In 1992, Bahram and his family returned to India, this time to live in the Himalayas. He has spent much of his time since, teaching his music to his young son, Bashir.?

Group Members Bahram, Bashir, Sirus

Instruments Bahram-santoor,voice, Bashir-zarb, Sirus: oud, tar, setar

Albums Sama

Location Amsterdam - Netherlands

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