Lian Ensemble is a group of classically trained virtuoso performers and composers who perform Persian Sufi music with a unique style that combines purity of form with creative experimentation.The core performers are:
The Lian Ensemble was established in 1996 by Pirayeh Pourafar (tar and setar) and Houman Pourmehdi (tombak, daf, and vocals).
Discography:
The Name of the Beloved (1998)
Banquet in the Tavern of Ruin (1999)
Dar Shekarestan (2000)
Syncopation (2001)
The Call of Love (2001)
Light and Fire (2002)
Khake Heyran (2004)
The Hidden Sacred-Dark Wing (2005)
Pangea – The Tale of Unity (2006)
The Window (2010)
Majnun (2014)
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.
