Keyvan Saket is an Iranian composer and tar and setar instrumentalist. Keyvan is a master of traditional Persian music who, after recording and touring extensively throughout Iran and abroad with traditional ensembles, began experimenting with creative arrangements of well-known Western classical music using the tar and setar.
Saket was born in 1960 in Mashad, Iran. He learned tar from his uncle, Manoucher Zamanian. In 1989, Saket joined the Aref Ensemble under the leadership of Parviz Meshkatian.
In addition to his work with Aref Ensemble, Keyvan Saket created the Vaziri Orchestra.
Discography:
Shabi Ba Khorshid
Yadgare Khone Sarv
Jamedaran (2009)
Sabokbal
Sashti Avaz Learn
Afsaneh
Didare Shargh Va Gharb
Ghasedak
Shargh Andoh
Bi Karvane Koli
An Soye Abo Gel
Zendegi
Web site: http://www.keivansaket.com
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.
