2005-03-01
Persian, Moroccan, African, Indian and Western music collide on the new release from Reza Derakshani (or simply Reza).The Iranian vocalist’s first appearance on WYCE was produced and arranged by The Doors’ drummer John Densmore. Densmore adds percussion to the record while Reza demonstrates his mastery of many traditional Persian instruments such as the stringed Sitar; the bowed Tarmanche; a bamboo flute known as the Ney; and the Hand Drum.
The disc is available now from the New York City-based Hen House Studios.
GAELIC STORM
- What’s the Rumpus?
JORGE CALDERON
Blue City & on Mardi Gras Day
MYSTIC ROOTS BAND
CALI-HI
VARIOUS ARTISTS
Radio Noise Vol. 1 & 2
RAHIM ALHAJ
When the Soul is Settled: Music of Iraq
Lin Xu
Exuberance
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