Kayhan Kalhor and Erdal Erzincan: East Meets East: An Evening of Kurdish and Alevi Music
This February, renown Iranian Kurdish musician Kayhan Kalhor returns to Town Hall for a performance of instrumental improvisation that nods to tradition while pushing its boundaries.
Kalhor, who plays a four-stringed Persian spiked fiddle (or bowed lute) called the kamancheh, is known for collaborations that allow him to explore beyond his comfort zone. In this special Oculus Series event, he is joined by Turkish Alevi folk musician Erdal Erzincan, who plays the bağlama (a stringed instrument in the oud family).
Both exquisite players inspired by the classical and folk traditions of the Middle East, Kalhor and Erzincan first partnered on the entirely improvised album, The Wind (2006), and have continued their musical for two decades. This live performance of two musical masters promises beautiful melodies and improvisations on traditional themes with virtuosic storytelling, creating a trance-like atmosphere that brings the rich courtly history of their respective instruments to life.
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Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3422608-0
