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SOM'MA is the brainchild of Bay-Area based percussionist Shirzad Sharif, keyboardist & composer Jef Stott and special guest artists from San Francisco based electro-acoustic World Sacred Music trio, Som'ma will be presenting their latest material in remix format. Listen to a multi-sensory evening of Middle-Eastern Ambience, Visual Artistry and Middle-Eastern Dance and Delights. Visuals by Lovemushroom (www.lovemushroom.com) Also performing is Istanbul-based Greek-Turkish Gypsy master Selim Sesler & Friends music fuses the driving improvisational energy of Thracian (Northwestern Turkish) Roman (Gypsy) wedding bands with the expressive power of Balkan Turkish folk songs.

For more information - www.sommamusic.com
Embarka Records www.embarkarecords.com




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Come put on your newest sexy & "gherty" clothes, shake & show off your Persian dance skills as we dance away the night & revive an ancient old Iranian party tradition of pure fun, dance & music complete with full on driving Sensual 6/8 beats, traditional acoustic instruments & virtuoso performances of funky old school Persian cabaret music with a modern twist!!! This very special evening & not to be missed event will bring out all the elements together to celebrate & re-create a magical evening reminiscent of the mysterious sultry & sexy atmosphere of the good old days of Tehran's glorious past nightlife and dance scene. Featuring: Bobak Salehi - Violin Shirzad Sharif - Tombak & Special Surprise Guest Musicians & Artists! Capacity is limited for the event, early arrivals are highly recommended www.iqaat.com www.shirzadsharif.com Tickets: $15 Date: Saturday, October 23 at 9:00pm Location: Studio Iqaat - 3515 Eagle Rock Blvd., Los Angeles, CA LA





Featuring:

Alan Kushan (NYC) - Santur
Pourya Khademi (SF/LA) - Violin
Shirzad Sharif (SF) - Tombak


This very special night before thanksgiving evening & not to be missed event will bring 3 renowned virtuoso musicians together to celebrate & re-create a magical evening reminiscent of the mysterious sultry & sexy atmosphere of the good old days of Tehran's glorious past nightlife, music and dance scene.

Come rejoice the holiday season and show off your Persian dance skills as we dance away the night & revive an ancient old Iranian party tradition of pure fun, dance & music complete with full on driving Sensual 6/8 beats, traditional organic acoustic instruments & virtuoso performances of funky old school Persian Cabaret music with a modern twist!!!

+ Other Special Guest Artists!



Come put on your newest sexy & "gherty" clothes, shake & show off your Persian dance skills as we dance away the night & revive an ancient old Iranian party tradition of pure fun, dance & music complete with full on driving Sensual 6/8 beats, traditional acoustic instruments & virtuoso performances of funky old school Persian cabaret music with a modern twist!!!

This very special evening & not to be missed event will bring out al...l the elements together to celebrate & re-create a magical evening reminiscent of the mysterious sultry & sexy atmosphere of the good old days of Tehran's glorious past nightlife and dance scene.

Featuring:

Bobak Salehi - Violin
Shirzad Sharif - Tombak
& Special Surprise Guest Musicians & Artists!

At an Exquisitely Beautiful Movie Palace & Fine Performance & Event Venue in San Diego, CA!

Location: Tango Del Rey - 3567 Del Rey Street, San Diego, CA
Date: Friday, October 22 at 9:00pm - Tickets: $15