He is the son of legendary persian classical vocalist shahram nazeri, and father and son will perform this. The rubaiyat of hafez, a collection of poems in five languages. He is the son of legendary musician shahram nazeri, hafez began voice lessons at the age of three, and went on to place. Listen and download the latest albums and single tracks by hafez nazeri in mp3 format. A few days ago i got my signed copy of reza ordoubadians the poems of hafez. The passion of rumi 2008 live recording from tehran, 2001, composed by shahram nazeri, arranged by hafez nazeri the book of austerity 2007, with farrokhzad layegh mythical chant 2002, also called naghmehaye sassani songs from sassanid era. Backbeat books and numerous textbook and encyclopedia entries. It looks like we dont have any biography for hafez nazeri yet. Steve inskeep npr one of the women, atikeh karimi, had just opened a book of hafez, pulling the covers apart just so, and reciting the top righthand verse. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes.
Were going to hear about a brand new musical instrument. Following is what i sent back to that person as the result. Shahram and hafez nazeri concert at ministry of interior main hall 1. This edition features calligraphy by fariba maqsoudi. Musician hafez nazeris journey from iran to new york.
Join facebook to connect with hafez nazeri and others you may know. If a book of poetry is to be found in a persian home, it is likely to be the divan collected poems of hafez. Shahram nazeri is an undisputed icon of persian classical and sufi music. Iranian clerics have had to reconcile themselves to the poets influence, despite his talk of love and alcohol.
Untold youtube shahram nazeri mystified sufi music of iran complete album duration. Hafez nazeri untold stage vii absolute nothingness. Hafez has 172 books on goodreads with 31292 ratings. Amir kabir 2011, composed and led by pejman taheri. Hafez nazeri will stage his untold concerts in shiraz and tehran, albeit without his international ensemble. In october, the nazeris father and son, shahram and hafez tour canada with untold, the latest chapter of the great rumi symphony project. Npr most emailed stories monday, november 30, 2009 npr. One of the album s many highlights are the vocals of hafez nazeri s father, iconic persian vocalist shahram nazeri, who was the first musician to incorporate rumis poetry into song some forty years ago and whos sold over seventyfive million recordings to date. Hafez nazeri is one of irans most influential and admired new composers. Folk music baluchi music from the heart of iranian history kurdish music, the most ancient heritage of iranian music. The nightingales are drunk penguin little black classics by hafez and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Mythical chant 2002, also called naghmehaye sassani songs from sassanid era, with bashipour and.
Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the biography submission guide. Bbc world service the fifth floor, musician hafez nazeri. This book is recommended for scholars and hafez devotees. This recording is the first work of shahram nazeri in collaboration with his son, hafez nazeri, the composer of this work. Piano in persian music iranica rebab setar santur tanbur. One of the album s many highlights are the vocals of hafez nazeris father, iconic persian vocalist shahram nazeri, who was the first musician to incorporate rumis poetry into song some forty years ago and whos sold over seventyfive million recordings to date. In year 2000 they performed hafezs new composition in iran which has hold the record for the most highly attended concert 140. At an early age, he demonstrated prodigious ability with poetry, both writing and with memorizing. How an iranian musician took ancient poetry to the.
Shahram nazeri, the most wellknown vocalist of iran, has been a pioneer in incorporating the poetry of rumi in persian traditional music. Hafez nazeri, having refused requests to continue performing persian classical music after his emigration, enrolled at the mannes college of the new school, on the upper west side of manhattan, and began study of the very different canon of western classical music, with the goal of properly commemorating the 800th anniversary of rumis birth. Born in a kurdish musical family, he was the first vocalist to set rumis poetry to persian music thirtyfive years ago, thus establishing a tradition of sufi music within both persian classical music and kurdish music and his music was instrumental in introducing western. Hafezs most anticipated recording, untold, involving 48 grammy award. The book of austerity 2007, with farrokhzad layegh. The poems of hafiz page 3 the life of hafiz hafiz was born some time around 20, in shiraz. Hafez nazeri is one of irans most influential musicians and admired new composers. Books postal service slips up with specialedition stamp for maya angelou. Arriving in new york city at the age of 19 to study music, hafez nazeri knew he wanted to do big things. Son of the legendary musician shahram nazeri, hafez began voice lessons at the age of three, where his brilliance became evident as he gained the first place in many voice competitions. Shahram nazeri and hafez nazeri the passion of rumi. Persian composer hafez nazeris new album was top of the classical music charts in the united states for two weeks a rare occurrence for iranian and middle eastern music. This book is a facsimile of an illuminated manuscript, based on the 1897. Hafez author of the divan meet your next favorite book.
Many of his lines have become proverbial sayings, and there are few who cannot recite some of his lyrics, partially or totally, by heart. Kpfk, kpfa, uc berkeley radio and npr in the united states. Hafez nazeri listen and stream free music, albums, new. Snapshots from marjane satrapis new illustrated book mehrdad arefadib. I received a request at simbi to translate the lyrics of the above song from persian to english.
Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from hafez nazeri. One of the album s many highlights are the vocals of hafez nazeris father, iconic persian vocalist shahram nazeri, who was the first musician to incorporate. The young iranian musician has been attracting attention for sounds of peace, an east. Media in category hafez nazeri the following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. Hafez nazeris internationally acclaimed rumi symphony project, featuring the legendary shahram nazeri, will be preforming at the eisemann center in. His progressive approach to music has led to collaborative new projects with his son, composer and singer hafez nazeri.
The young iranian musician has been attracting attention for sounds of peace, an. The works of the 14th century poet hafez are found in almost every iranian home more than 600 years after his death the writer still offers an insight into his countrys identity. Hear the all things considered program for august 19, 2014. Hafez nazeri has put out a gem of an album that haunting voice, alluring trills and intervals capturing the essence of persian music on a global stage. Hafez nazeri s internationally acclaimed rumi symphony project, featuring the legendary shahram nazeri, will be preforming at the eisemann center in richardson, tx on friday, march 14th, 2014. Life by hafez nazeri for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. Together they have accomplished the prominent role of introducing persiansufi music to the western world. Iranian musician hafez nazeri left his country 14 years ago to follow his dream in the united states. See more ideas about singing, iranian and sufi music. Hafez nazeris profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Hafez nazeri vocalist hafez nazeri is irans most influential and admired new composer and singer, and is the son of legendary musician shahram nazeri.
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