Town Hall Seattle and SAMA: Music+Art present
Global Rhythms: Kayhan Kalhor
A Wild Ride on the Kamancheh
Note: This event will be in-person only.
Take a wild sonic ride on the sounds of the spike fiddle with Iranian musician Kayhan Kalhor.
Kalhor is known for his exceptional skills in playing the kamancheh (aka spike fiddle), a traditional Persian instrument. He describes playing the kamancheh as akin to “riding a wild horse” due to the instrument’s challenging nature.
Watch: Kayhan Kalhor – NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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Kalhor, a musical prodigy, was born in the Kurdish city of Kermanshah and was creatively influenced by his travels to other regions of Iran. He is best known as a member of Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble and has had a number of his compositions for that group nominated for Grammy Awards.
His live performances promise beautiful melodies and improvisations on traditional themes with virtuosic storytelling creating a trance-like atmosphere that brings the rich courtly history of the instrument to life.
So tune in, don’t tone out, and give the gift of a musical journey to your ears.
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Pre-Show Food and Beverages starting at 6PM
Before the show grab some grub from local food vendors and indulge in specialty drinks (Both alcoholic and non-alcoholic) available at our cafe! Come early, get some dinner, and immerse yourself in the flavors of the culture before the show.
This is part of the Global Rhythms Series
