(headline image: Amir Nojan & Pejman Hadadi – Photo by Mehdi Rostami)
Amir Nojan & Pejman Hadadi are set to perform at Roulette on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The program, titled Persian Classical Music: “Whispers of the Dastgah”, features improvised performances rooted in the Persian classical modal system of dastgahs.
Setar player Amir Nojan draws on a lineage of study with leading Iranian masters and a career that includes collaborations with prominent vocalists and instrumentalists, as well as his work as an educator and ensemble founder.
Percussionist Pejman Hadadi brings a distinctive approach molded by his role in influential ensembles and extensive collaborations across Persian and cross-cultural traditions. Together, the duo will present spontaneous interpretations that reflect centuries of musical heritage while remaining responsive to the moment of performance.
Location: Roulette, 509 Atlantic Avenue at 3rd Avenue, Downtown Brooklyn
Time: 8:00pm
Co-Presenter: Robert Browning Associates, Lotus Music & Dance, and Roulette
For more information go to http://www.robertbrowningassociates.com
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