Voice of Iran
6th Cologne Percussion Festival – Concert
Second Night
Place: Lutherkirche Südstadt Köln
Address: Martin-Luther-Platz 2-4, 50677 Köln
Entry: 7:00 PM
Start: 8:00 PM
Behnam Samani and Syavash Rastani demonstrate with virtuosity just how versatile and dynamic this instrument can be.
Khayyam Khani is festive music for joyful occasions. It blends the quatrains of the famous Persian poet Omar Khayyam with local folk music. Characterized by its trance-like, cyclical rhythm, it creates a meditative and captivating atmosphere.
Behnam Samani, TombakReza Zalpour, Vocals & Ney
Reza Samani, Dayereh
Simin Ghorbani enchants with her vocals – deeply rooted in classical Azari vocal art. Vahid Asadollahi, master of the Naqareh, and his son Morad Asadollahi on the Garmon, represent this rich musical tradition with energy and virtuosity. Together, they unite two vibrant musical traditions – passionate and full of color. Behnam Samani enriches the ensemble with Tombak and the Zarbang-Udu, an instrument of his own design.
