A bearded man holding a musical instrument.

Persian music and talk: Kurdish maghaams on tanbour

This is an in-person event

October 22, 2024

10:00 am to 11:00 am

Second floor teen room

Seniors, Immigrants and newcomers, General

Event overview

October 22, 2024

10:00 am to 11:00 am

Join us for a special performance led by Shahin Pourghiasian, featuring Kurdish maghaams on Tanbur. 

In the Western regions of Iran and the Kurdish areas, especially in the Kermanshah region, a community known as "Yaarsaan" resides, who have a profound and unique emotional connection to music. Yaarsaan music features diverse melodies in different modes, each narrating epic tales, ancient myths and stories of love and mysticism. 

This series is brought to you by the Iranian Music Society. 

Registration is required. 

Please email us at info@nvcl.ca or call us at 604-998-3450 if you have any questions or concerns. 

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