Wednesday, August 26, 2009

My interview with musician Hamed Nikpay

All Is Calm on the road, Persian melodies with Flamenco beats
I met with Hamed Nikpay at his place of residence in Palo Alto, and was treated to a cup of hot aromatic tea amidst Iranian handicrafts and world-renowned Persian hospitality and carpets. “At the forefront of experimental music,” his official website suggests, “Hamed Nikpay’s passion for his innovative genre is embedded in his solid knowledge of fundamentals of Persian music, his ability to perform numerous Persian instruments masterfully, and his incisive interpretation and selection of Persian poetry for his songs. These artistic proclivities have enabled him to create musical paragons, which are gripping and much admired by enthusiasts of Persian and world music alike.” [read more]