Illumination

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Tix $30-60 (plus service charges and fees)

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Concerts, Performing Arts

Caravan World Rhythms & Vashaan Music Society present "Illumination", a sublime evening of Persian and Turkish music. This concert reunites internationally renowned Turkish-Sufi musician Omar Faruk Tekbilek with Vancouver's premiere Persian Vashaan Ensemble, and whirling Dervish Raqib Burke. Joined by Israeli-Canadian guitarist Itamar Erez, they will embark on a new presentation called led by female Iranian santour player and musical director, Saina Khaledi. Persian and Turkish cultures share many similarities as the two countries developed side by side for thousands of years. These include similar instruments, similar rhythms and musical scales, though the approaches are very different. This concert revolves around the spontaneous musical and exchange between artists from different cultures who have a shared vision and a strong musical and personal connection. Audiences will be swept away by the uplifting and sublime energy created by these talented performers.

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

Omar Faruk Tekbilek is the most important international exponent of Sufi-inspired music from Turkey, who has created a loyal following across a variety of communities including World Music, Middle-eastern dance, and Jazz, since he began touring 30 years ago. He is a virtuoso on several instruments, including the nay (bamboo flute), the zurna (double-reed oboe like instrument), the baglama (long-necked lute) and a variety of hand percussions. Omar Faruk brilliantly interprets the Sufi, folk, and contemporary music of the Middle East.

Gathering together some of the finest classically trained Persian musicians working outside Iran, the Vashaan Ensemble draws upon Iran’s rich musical past to perform joyful and memorable Persian Traditional songs Members of the group include Reza Honari (kemanche – spike fiddle), Fathieh Honari (vocals), Hamin Honari (percussion), Ali Razmi (tar Persian lute), Saina Khaledi (santur), and Ali Sajjadi (oud).

Itamar Erez is an internationally renowned composer and guitarist who has shared the stage with such musicians as Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Tomatito, Avishai Cohen, Jean-Louis Matinier, Zohar Fresco, and others. Born in Israel, but making his home in Vancouver, Itamar's music holds a depth and sensitivity that touches listeners deeply; It blends the delicateness of Middle Eastern music, the freedom found in Jazz and the passion of Flamenco, creating a unique sound all his own.

Rounding out the presentation is the internationally renowned Whirling Dervish, Raqib Brian Burke and his guest ensemble, known for their strong adherence to the spiritual Sufi tradition while exploring new movement vocabulary that reaches deep into the soul of those watching them.

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