Npr most emailed stories monday, november 30, 2009 npr. The young iranian musician has been attracting attention for sounds of peace, an east. 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. Join facebook to connect with hafez nazeri and others you may know. The young iranian musician has been attracting attention for sounds of peace, an. A few days ago i got my signed copy of reza ordoubadians the poems of hafez. The rubaiyat of hafez, a collection of poems in five languages. 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.
Hafezs most anticipated recording, untold, involving 48 grammy award. 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. 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. Amir kabir 2011, composed and led by pejman taheri. 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. Musician hafez nazeris journey from iran to new york. He is the son of legendary musician shahram nazeri, hafez began voice lessons at the age of three, and went on to place. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. At an early age, he demonstrated prodigious ability with poetry, both writing and with memorizing. This book is a facsimile of an illuminated manuscript, based on the 1897.
Backbeat books and numerous textbook and encyclopedia entries. 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. Kpfk, kpfa, uc berkeley radio and npr in the united states. Iranian clerics have had to reconcile themselves to the poets influence, despite his talk of love and alcohol. Media in category hafez nazeri the following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. Hafez nazeri will stage his untold concerts in shiraz and tehran, albeit without his international ensemble. Find the latest tracks, albums, and images from hafez nazeri.
Just click the edit page button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the biography submission guide. Hear the all things considered program for august 19, 2014. Hafez nazeri listen and stream free music, albums, new. Listen and download the latest albums and single tracks by hafez nazeri in mp3 format. The nightingales are drunk penguin little black classics by hafez and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Piano in persian music iranica rebab setar santur tanbur.
Untold youtube shahram nazeri mystified sufi music of iran complete album duration. Life by hafez nazeri for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. 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. This recording is the first work of shahram nazeri in collaboration with his son, hafez nazeri, the composer of this work.
Shahram nazeri, the most wellknown vocalist of iran, has been a pioneer in incorporating the poetry of rumi in persian traditional music. The young iranian musician has been attracting attention for sounds. The poems of hafiz page 3 the life of hafiz hafiz was born some time around 20, in shiraz. This edition features calligraphy by fariba maqsoudi. Shahram nazeri and hafez nazeri the passion of rumi. The book of austerity 2007, with farrokhzad layegh. Hafez nazeri untold stage vii absolute nothingness. Hafez nazeris profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. Hafez author of the divan meet your next favorite book. Snapshots from marjane satrapis new illustrated book mehrdad arefadib. 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. Many of his lines have become proverbial sayings, and there are few who cannot recite some of his lyrics, partially or totally, by heart.
He is the son of legendary persian classical vocalist shahram nazeri, and father and son will perform this. Hafez nazeri rumi symphony project untold creation om atomic peace. Mythical chant 2002, also called naghmehaye sassani songs from sassanid era, with bashipour and. 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. Folk music baluchi music from the heart of iranian history kurdish music, the most ancient heritage of iranian music. I received a request at simbi to translate the lyrics of the above song from persian to english.
Following is what i sent back to that person as the result. Arriving in new york city at the age of 19 to study music, hafez nazeri knew he wanted to do big things. 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. If a book of poetry is to be found in a persian home, it is likely to be the divan collected poems of hafez.
Were going to hear about a brand new musical instrument. If you are looking for something very fancy, this is not for you. The passion of rumi 2008 live recording from tehran, 2001, composed by shahram nazeri, arranged by hafez nazeri. Shahram nazeri is an undisputed icon of persian classical and sufi music. 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 nazeris internationally acclaimed rumi symphony project, featuring the legendary shahram nazeri, will be preforming at the eisemann center in. In october, the nazeris father and son, shahram and hafez tour canada with untold, the latest chapter of the great rumi symphony project. Together they have accomplished the prominent role of introducing persiansufi music to the western world.
Bbc world service the fifth floor, musician hafez nazeri. 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. His progressive approach to music has led to collaborative new projects with his son, composer and singer hafez nazeri. Hafez has 172 books on goodreads with 31292 ratings. In year 2000 they performed hafezs new composition in iran which has hold the record for the most highly attended concert 140. Hafez nazeri vocalist hafez nazeri is irans most influential and admired new composer and singer, and is the son of legendary musician shahram nazeri. It looks like we dont have any biography for hafez nazeri yet. Hafez nazeri is one of irans most influential musicians and admired new composers.
This book is recommended for scholars and hafez devotees. Hafez nazeri is one of irans most influential and admired new composers. How an iranian musician took ancient poetry to the. Shahram and hafez nazeri concert at ministry of interior main hall 1. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. Books postal service slips up with specialedition stamp for maya angelou. Iranian musician hafez nazeri left his country 14 years ago to follow his dream in the united states.
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