Tonight in San Diego (Thurs April 13) at the Neurosciences Institute,
the World Music Concert Series opens with K. Sridhar, a master of the
Indian Sarod.  (see below for details)

Later in the series (Aug 5) master Hossein Omoumi plays a concert at
the same acoustically-superb Neurosciences auditorium.

http://www.geocities.com/darvaksandiego/worldmusic2006.html
        (619) 688-0688

May 4 - Ostad Omoumi performs a free concert at UC Irvine.

May 6 - Ostad Omoumi conducts a seminar in San Diego.
        (619) 688-0688

The Indian Sarod is a descendent of the ancient Persian/Arab Robab.
Different than the Robab, the Sarod has a metal fretboard, which
gives it a sound like a mix of, if you can imagine, a Santur and a
Oud.  It is fretless and so can play any Indian raga, Arab magham, or
Persian dastgah.  "Sarood" is an old Persian word meaning song or
chorus.

When I first heard Krishnamurti Sridhar it was on an album
called "East Meets East".  It featured music and musicians from the
Turkish, Arab, and Persian traditions.  The playing was superb, as
well as the selection of material.  All musicians showed
understanding of each other's traditions, which is the key criteria
for any "fusion" to work.  Whether is be the Darbukkah (Arabic
percussion) accompanying the Sarod on raga Bhairavi, the violin
answering the Persian vocal on the classic "Bandar", or the lively
Sarod and Oud exchange on the Arabic standard "Bint-el-Shalabia", the
musicians integrated their collective souls to create one music.

When I later read that K. Sridhar is versed in both the Hindustani
and Carnatic music traditions - from the north and south of India
respectively - I was not surprised.  One who could transcend his
native musical language and converse so effortlessly with his
neighbors, was bound to be able to combine to perfection the
centuries-old traditions passed down from his own mother and father.

As maestro H. Alizadeh said "learning about the music of our
neighbors is probably the best way to uncover the hidden intricacies
of our own".  It is with great joy and anticipation that we look
forward to a rare San Diego performance by maestro K. Sridhar this
Thursday at the wonderful Neurosciences Institute Auditorium.  The
talented Jyoti Prakash will provide tabla accompaniment. Students
only $15.

K. Sridhar (sarod)
April 13, 2006  8:0 PM
The Neurosciences Institute
10640 John Jay Hopkins Dr., San Diego, CA 92121
(I-5 just west of Genesee)
Ticktets/Info: (619) 688-0688

bookmark http://www.geocities.com/darvaksd/events

Neyreez School of Music presents
Neyreez Iranian Folk Music Ensemble
Directed by Mehrdad Arabi

Sun Mar 12  *** 5 pm ***
Women Community Center
4808 Kester Ave
Shermen Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 995-1238

http://www.geocities.com/darvaksandiego/NeyreezNowruz06.jpg

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San Diego
Dastgah-e Homayoun

Chai & Chat Community Center
5919 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA

Date: Friday February 24, 2006
Time: 7-9 pm
Admission: $20 ($10 students)

With a special summary and Q/A session in English (7:00-7:30)

Information and Registration
619-688-0688 ....... 858-717-5665

http://www.geocities.com/darvaksd/omoumi2006_seminar.jpg

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Orange County
Dastgah-e Homayun

Orange County Fine Arts - South Coast Plaza Village
3851 South Bear St., Santa Ana, CA 92704
Across from BLUEWATER GRILL Restaurant in the same center
as DARYA Restaurant and Morton Steak House

Date: Saturday, February 25, 2006
Time: 11am - 1pm
Admission: $25

Information and Registration
714-720-6853 ........ 714-609-2982

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Los Angeles
Avaz-e Bayat-e Turk

Women Community Center
4808 Kester Ave, Sherman Oaks, CA
Between Ventura Blvd. & Fwy 101

Date: Sunday, February 26, 2006
Time: 5 - 7pm
Admission: $25

Information and Reservation
310-485-0280 ...... 310-435-8218

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see calendar at:
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Haft_Dastgah/cal

Fri Feb 24 2006 7 pm
Dr. Hossein Omoumi - Persian Music Seminar (in Farsi)
Chai & Chat, 5919 Balboa Ave, CA 92111
(619) 688-0688
If you're at all interested in Persian music theory and practice don't miss this.
Special summary and Q/A session in English
http://www.geocities.com/darvaksd/omoumi2006_seminar.jpg

Sun Feb 5 2006 7 pm
Mossadegh - Theatre by Reza Allamehzadeh (in Farsi)
Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect St, CA 92037
(619) 688-0688
About the life of the democratically-elected prime minister toppled by a CIA coup.
Sold-out in L.A. and Irvine and almost sold-out here!

Sat Feb 11 2006 8 pm
Neydavood & Darvak Ensembles - Persian Classical Music
Chai & Chat, 5919 Balboa Ave, CA 92111
(619) 688-0688
http://www.geocities.com/darvaksandiego/dv060211_flier.html

Sun Feb 12 2006 8 pm
Persian Aural Feast with musicians from all over California
Dizzy's, 344 Seventh Ave, CA 92101
(858) 270-7467
http://www.geocities.com/darvaksandiego/dv060212_flier.html

Sat Feb 18 2005 6 pm
Ali Ashuri: Lecture & Book-signing (in Farsi)
Chai & Chat, 5919 Balboa Ave, CA 92111
(619) 688-0688
Our local poet and scholar.

Sat Feb 19 2005 3 pm
Wu Man: Pipa (Chinese lute) concert
The Neurosciences Institute, 10640 John Jay Hopkins Dr
(858) 459-3728
http://www.la-jolla-music-society.com/content/view/410

Sat Feb 25 2006 8 pm
Shahram Nazeri - Persian & Kurdish Singing Star
with Hafez Nazeri, and an ensemble featuring setar, barbat (oud), daf, tabla, viola, and cello!
Escondido Center for the Arts
(800) 988-4253 (619) 688-0688
Sure to sell out soon.

more great concerts in the coming months
Ravi Shankar, Shajarian & Alizadeh, Nishat Khan, Sima Bina, Lily Afshar, Marcel Khalife!
Details at http://www.geocities.com/darvaksd/events (just Google "Darvak events")

Mr Hossein Omoumi, Master of Persian classical music will be on Air tonight.

where: Radio KIRN, 670AM

program: Hava-ye Tazeh, Ms. P. Javadi

when: Wednesday, January 25th

time: 7 - 9 pm

subjects: His Seminars throughout the USA.

He will take questions from callers too.

Hi Everyone,

I am writing to let you know about a Yahoo group which is called
Radif. It concentrates on persian art music.

This is a very dynamic and active group in UK and


To join this group please click on:
http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/Radif/


In the Yahoo group section you will find:


- Photos of persian artists and events.

- Themed based discussions about Persian music, Musical Instruments,
History of Persian Music and .... the theme will be changed by the
group owner to keep the feedbacks diverse and interesting

- There are weekly music uploads which in this weeks you will be able
to see the following exciting and rare video clips of:

- There are music and enseble files of persian music with playing
instruction for the group and Radif ensemble

http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/Radif/files/

Files > Weekly_Music

this weeks files:

1 - Video Ostaad lotfi Morgeh Sahar (Ostaad's early style)

2 - Video Ostaad Jalil Shahnaz

3 - Video clip of Ostaad Shahnazi

4 - Bayate Tork Ostaad Shahnazi

5 - Zard Malijeh Ostadd Lotfi (with Kamalian Setar)


To join this group please click on:
http://uk.groups.yahoo.com/group/Radif/



This is the Radif owner's message:

"This group is dedicated to the repertoire of Iranian music; "Radif".

This group is based in the U.K and it's members trying to preserve
and practice the cultural and artistic values of Persian art music.

We are a non-profitbale organization and our objectives are promoting
Persian Art music and dance.

We are an educational and cultural group and our performance and
practice of "Radif" is being generated by arranging and organizing
music lessons, workshops, music camps, performances, seminars, etc.

We rehearse regulary twice a month, in form of an amateur ensemble,in
which we practice the classical composed repertoire of Iranian art
music .

New members are welcome and if you are interested, you may join us
and participate in our activities."



All the best

Orange County
Dastgah-e Mahur

Orange County Fine Arts - South Coast Plaza Village
3851 South Bear St., Santa Ana, CA 92704
Across from BLUEWATER GRILL Restaurant
In the same center as DARYA RESTAURANT and Morton Steak House


Date: Sunday, January 28, 2006
Time: 11am - 1pm ................... Admission: $25

Information and Registration
714-720-6853 ........ 949-885-6300

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Los Angeles
Avaz-e Bayat-e Esfahan

Women Community Center
4808 Kester Ave, Sherman Oaks, CA
Between Ventura Blvd. & Fwy 101

Date: Sunday, January 29, 2006
Time: 5 - 7pm ................... Admission: $25

Information and Reservation
310-485-0280  ......   310-435-8218

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see calendar at:

http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/Haft_Dastgah/cal///group/Haft_Das
tgah/?v=42&POS=

Sorry, by the time I saw this, it was too late.  Seems like a great  program.
moderator

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"L.A. COUNTY HOLIDAY CELEBRATION"
AT THE MUSIC CENTER IS 46TH ANNUAL.
Six-hour extravaganza on December 24
is L.A.'s biggest holiday show.
And best of all... it's FREE!
  The entire six hours is simulcast live on KCET Channel 28.
WHEN: Saturday, December 24, 2005 from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Manoochehr Sadeghi & Ensemble at 4:35pm
Manoochehr Sadeghi - Santur
Mehrdad Arabifard - Tombak
Peyman Vessal - Violin
John Bilezikjian - Oud
Adam del Monte - Flamenco Guitar
WHO: Produced by the Los Angeles County Arts Commission
WHERE: Dorothy Chandler Pavilion of the Music Center
135 N. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles 90012
HOW: www.holidaycelebration.org   -      www.santur.com
Information hotline: (213) 972-3099
ADMISSION: FREE
PARKING: FREE in the Music Center parking garage.
__________________________________________________

Reminder

>  -----Original Message-----
> From:  Foroughi, Farzaneh
> Sent: Tuesday, December 06, 2005 9:00 AM
> To: 'FarhadBNok'
> Subject: 3 sar dastgahs
>
>  <<seminar-3Dastgah-12-05 Vly.JPG>>

Doesn't Dr. Omoumi have a fully developed curriculum in English that
he uses to teach at the University of Washington? Or does he also have
a limited Farsi speaking audience there?

Carlos




--- In Haft_Dastgah@yahoogroups.com, "Farhad Bahrami" <darvaksd@y...>
wrote:
>
> Dear Isaac,
>
> First of all congratulations on your upcoming wedding :-)
>
> Secondly I agree that it would be great to present the material in
> English to reach young Iranian-Americans and non-Iranians.
>
> At our insistence, Dr. Omoumi reluctantly agreed a few years ago at a
> seminar in San Diego to present in English.  Although his English was
> more than fluent, it was difficult to achieve the same flow one has
> in one's mother tongue.
>
> Some ideas:
> Perhaps it would be possible for some bilingual students to work with
> Dr. Omoumi on translating the material.  Perhaps even an advanced
> student whose first language is English - with Dr. Omoumi's
> supervision - could present the material.  Maybe before or after the
> Persian seminar, an English summary could be given.  Or perhaps a
> written summary in English could be provided to participants.
>
> Students on this list hopefully will give other/better ideas ...
>
> You have raised an important point, that I think is in line with the
> stated mission of Haft-Dastgah: "to teach classical Persian music
> throughout North America" (http://www.haftdastgah.org)
>
> Other thoughts, anyone?
>
> cheers
> farhad
>
> --- In Haft_Dastgah@yahoogroups.com, isaac saboohi <mrgoodsound@y...>
> wrote:
> >
> > Hello Farhad,
> >
> >   I am young student of Dr. Omoumi, and through out his teaching
> and lecturing I have been present and I have tried to absorb as much
> as possible by attending his talks, concerts....
> >   I realy wished that Dr. Omoumi could present this material in
> English as well to make it easy for us that are 1st generation here
> but want to learn and preserve the heritage of persian music and
> appreciate its depth and beauty.
> >
> >   I offer my full help and support. I want to know what I can do to
> support his cause.
> > I also wanted to know if you happen to have any contact info for
> Dr. Omoumi, I am engaged to be married and would like nothing more
> for him to be present at my wedding.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> >   Isaac Saboohi
> >   isaac@i...
>

Dear Isaac,

First of all congratulations on your upcoming wedding :-)

Secondly I agree that it would be great to present the material in
English to reach young Iranian-Americans and non-Iranians.

At our insistence, Dr. Omoumi reluctantly agreed a few years ago at a
seminar in San Diego to present in English.  Although his English was
more than fluent, it was difficult to achieve the same flow one has
in one's mother tongue.

Some ideas:
Perhaps it would be possible for some bilingual students to work with
Dr. Omoumi on translating the material.  Perhaps even an advanced
student whose first language is English - with Dr. Omoumi's
supervision - could present the material.  Maybe before or after the
Persian seminar, an English summary could be given.  Or perhaps a
written summary in English could be provided to participants.

Students on this list hopefully will give other/better ideas ...

You have raised an important point, that I think is in line with the
stated mission of Haft-Dastgah: "to teach classical Persian music
throughout North America" (http://www.haftdastgah.org)

Other thoughts, anyone?

cheers
farhad

--- In Haft_Dastgah@yahoogroups.com, isaac saboohi <mrgoodsound@y...>
wrote:
>
> Hello Farhad,
>
>   I am young student of Dr. Omoumi, and through out his teaching
and lecturing I have been present and I have tried to absorb as much
as possible by attending his talks, concerts....
>   I realy wished that Dr. Omoumi could present this material in
English as well to make it easy for us that are 1st generation here
but want to learn and preserve the heritage of persian music and
appreciate its depth and beauty.
>
>   I offer my full help and support. I want to know what I can do to
support his cause.
> I also wanted to know if you happen to have any contact info for
Dr. Omoumi, I am engaged to be married and would like nothing more
for him to be present at my wedding.
>
> Thanks,
>
>   Isaac Saboohi
>   isaac@i...

Music & Lecture on Persian Classical Music
          Dastgah-e Shur
        Dr. Hossein Omoumi

WHEN:  Sunday Nov 27, 2005 5-7 pm

WHERE: Women Community Center
       4808 Kester Ave
       Sherman Oaks, CA
       (between Ventura Blvd and Fwy 101)

INFO:  (310) 485-0280
       (310) 435-8218

COST:  $25

See poster "Nov 2005" under
http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Haft_Dastgah/lst

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also see Dr. Omoumi's concert tour dates
http://www.persianartmusic.com/images/Poster/Omoumi_Mast2005.jpg

Nov 18 Atlanta  678-357-3572
Nov 19 Chicago  847-304-1779
Nov 20 Meryland 301-637-4531
Dec  2 Toronto  416-222-2211

Music & Lecture on Persian Classical Music
           Dastgah-e Shur
         Dr. Hossein Omoumi

WHEN:  Sunday Nov 27, 2005 5-7 pm

WHERE: Women Community Center
        4808 Kester Ave
        Sherman Oaks, CA
        (between Ventura Blvd and Fwy 101)

INFO:  (310) 485-0280
        (310) 435-8218

COST:  $25

See poster "Nov 2005" under
http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Haft_Dastgah/lst

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

also see Dr. Omoumi's concert tour dates
http://www.persianartmusic.com/images/Poster/Omoumi_Mast2005.jpg

Nov 18 Atlanta  678-357-3572
Nov 19 Chicago  847-304-1779
Nov 20 Meryland 301-637-4531
Dec  2 Toronto  416-222-2211

Music & Lecture on Persian Classical Music
      by Dr. Hossein Omoumi

WHEN:
   Sunday Oct 16, 2005  5-7 pm

WHERE:
   Santa Monica Cultural Center
   11338 Santa Monica Blvd
   West Los Angeles, CA
   (2 blocks west of I-405)

INFO:
   (310) 485-0280

COST:
   $25

POSTER:
http://photos.groups.yahoo.com/group/haft_dastgah/vwp?.dir=/&.dnm=Semi
narOmoumi_10_05.gif&.src=gr&.view=t&.hires=t

Sat Aug 27 Persian Melodic Rhythms

            Pejman Hadadi - Tombak, Daf, Frame Drums
            Mehrdad Arabi - Kamanche, Daf, Tombak
            Afshin Mehrasa - Daf, Frame Drums
            Kourosh Taghavi - Setar
            Greg Ellis - Percussion

            Canyon Oak Nature Center
            6700 Walnut Canyon Road
            Anaheim Hills, CA 92807

            (714) 469-5529
            http://TheCaravan.ccinet.com

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Upcoming in San Diego

Sat Sep  4 Turkish Classical Music
            AHENK duo: Derya Turkan and Murat Aydemir

Fri Sep 16 Japanese & Indian Music
            T.M. Hoffman, Abhijit Banerjee, and Reiko Obata

http://www.centerforworldmusic.com
http://www.geocities.com/darvaksd/events



Please forward - thanks.

Subject: Farakhane Bozorge ostad shajarian

Salam
Piramoone Farakhane bozorge ostad shajarian
Hatman sari be Adresse zir bezanid:

http://mrshajarian.blogfa.com/

ba tashakor

Dear Friends,

Please join us for the following events:

****************************************
Ostad Omoumi seminar (LA)

Sun Jul 10, 2005, 5-8 pm
Women Community Center
4808 Kester Ave, Sherman Oaks
(310) 485-0280
http://www.geocities.com/darvaksd/omoumi2005_seminar.jpg

For private or group lessons
   please call Iraj at (213) 445-1064

Dr. Omoumi teaches
     1) the Ney
     2) the Dastgah system thru singing

****************************************
Ostad Lotfi in concert
     with Mehrdad A'raabi (tombak, daf)
     and Omid Lotfi (setar)

Sat July 16, 2005 8:00 pm
Crystal Cove Auditorium, UC Irvine
Tickets: General $40, $60, Students $20
(949) 552-8844 (714) 402-2120

Report from recent San Diego concert:
http://www.geocities.com/darvaksd/lotfi_2005_concert_review.html

Mohammad Reza Lotfi, a leading interpreter of traditional Persian
music, is a virtuoso of the tar and setar (long-necked lutes).  He
and his son Omid will perform extended improvisations from the
classical Persian repertoire - music that is highly ornamental and
noted for it's poetic and spiritual qualities.

****************************************

http://www.geocities.com/darvaksd/events.html
http://www.geocities.com/darvaksd/classes.html

http://www.geocities.com/darvaksd/classes.html

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Pejman Akbarzadeh
> To: pejmana@...
> Sent: Friday, June 03, 2005 5:28 PM
> Subject: Interesting Article about Persian Music
> Concert in Seattle Times
>
> Dear All,
> Some days ago Seattle Times published an interesting
> article about the concert of Persian ney soloist
> Hossein Omoumi in Seattle :
>
> THE WAY OF THE NEY : THE MUSICIAN PURSUES PASSION
> FOR PERSIAN MUSIC
>
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/artsentertainment/2002281442_hos
sein20.html
>
> I have translated this article into Persian which
> has been posted to Harmony Talk. Perhaps you wish to
> read it :
> http://www.harmonytalk.com/archives/000543.html
>
> Please let me know if you have any idea.
>
> Best Regards
> Pejman Akbarzadeh, Tehran
> www.artistswithoutfrontiers.com/pakbarzadeh/

posted under "Photos" - thanks to Farzaneh.

Dear Friends,

Please join us for the following events:

****************************************
Ostad Omoumi seminar (LA)

Sat Jun 4 2005, 4-7 pm
   Santa Monica Cultural Center
   11338 Santa Monica Blvd
   (2 blocks west of I-405)
   (310) 479-4119

   For private or group lessons
     please call Iraj at (213) 445-1064

   Dr. Omoumi teaches
       1) the Ney
       2) the Dastgah system thru singing

http://www.geocities.com/darvaksd/omoumi2005_seminar.jpg

****************************************
Ostad Lotfi in concert
      with Mehrdad A'raabi (tombak, daf)

Sat Jun 25 - San Diego   - (858) 653-0336
Thu Jul 14 - Los Angeles - (818) 481-0456
Sat Jul 30 - Berkeley    - (510) 823-5990

http://www.geocities.com/darvaksd/lotfi_links.html

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Please join us for the following events:

****************************************

*** THIS SUNDAY at 7:30 ***

May 22 Ostad Omoumi in concert

    with Mehrdad A'raabi (tombak, daf)

    Skirball Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd
    Tickets and Info: (310) 485-0280

****************************************
Jun 4 Ostad Omoumi seminar (UCLA)

    For private or group lessons
      please call Iraj Afzali at (213) 445-1064

    Dr. Omoumi teaches
        1) voice (radif)
        2) ney
        3) the Dastgah system of Persian music thru singing

****************************************
Jun 25 Ostad Lotfi in concert (San Diego)

    with Omid Lotfi (setar)

    Tickets and Info: (858) 653-0336
    http://www.geocities.com/darvaksd/lotfi_links.html

salam o khosh amadid!

Please join us in the following events:

****************************************
May 14 Melodic Rhythms

    Pejman Hadadi (tombak & daf)
    Kourosh Taghavi (setar)
    Greg Ellis (percussion)

    Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Ave, Venice, CA 90291

    Tickets and Info: (310) 823-0710

****************************************
May 22 Ostad Omoumi in concert

    with Mehrdad A'raabi (tombak, daf)

    Skirball Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd
    Tickets and Info: (310) 485-0280

****************************************
Jun 4 Ostad Omoumi seminar (UCLA)

    For private or group lessons
      please call Iraj Afzali at (213) 445-1064

    Dr. Omoumi teaches
        1) voice (radif)
        2) ney
        3) the Dastgah system of Persian music thru singing

****************************************
Jun 25 Ostad Lotfi in concert (San Diego)

    with Omid Lotfi (setar)

    Tickets and Info: (858) 653-0336
    Map http://www.geocities.com/darvaksd/map_sdsu.html

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Article, Interview, and other events

    http://www.geocities.com/darvaksd/lotfi_and_sandiego.html
    http://www.geocities.com/darvaksd/alizadeh_interview.html
    http://www.geocities.com/darvaksd/events.html