Persian vocalist Mamak Khadem will be performing with special guests Omar Faruk Tekbilek, Shahrokh Moshkinghalam and Fereidoun Farahandouz on Saturday, May 14 at 8:00 pm at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles (California). Directed by: Hamid Saeidi.
Born in Iran, Mamak Khadem was part of the Children’s Choir for National Radio and Television, and emigrated to the United States as a teenager in 1976. After the Iranian Revolution of 1979, her passion for singing and learning traditional Persian vocal styles grew.
She was inspired by works of master musicians in the 1980s and regularly traveled back to Iran to study with prominent vocalists and musicians. She also studied classical Indian singing at Ali Akbar Khan College of Music in northern California and Eastern European singing with the Los Angeles-based women?s choir Nevenka.
In 1992, Mamak joined world music group Axiom of Choice, and over the next ten years created three albums with the group. After Axiom of Choice, Khadem embarked on a solo career and in 2007 released a solo recording titled Jostojoo (Forever Seeking). Inspired by her travels throughout the Middle East, Khadem adapted Persian poetry to rearranged traditional melodies from various regions of Iran, Baluchistan, Armenia, Turkey, Greece and Kurdistan.
Recordings available:
- In North America: Jostojoo, Niya Yesh, Unfolding, Beyond Denial
- In Europe: Jostojoo, Niya Yesh, Unfolding, Beyond Denial
Saturday, May 14 • 8:00pm
Wilshire Ebell Theatre
4401 W 8th Street
Los Angeles, CA 9005
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Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
