Kayhan Kalhor - Hawniyaz (2016) {Harmonia Mundi Digital Downloads}
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World Music / Middle East / Iran / Kamancheh / Piano
What beautiful music! Kalhor draws so much drama out of every note from his kamancheh (an Iranian string instrument played with a bow). The plaintive vocals of Aynur accent this drama with rich emotional tones. Notes from Gambarov’s piano fall into place quietly, brilliantly, & so meaningfully! The same can be said for the subtle contributions of Qoçgiri’s tembûr (a fretted Iranian string instrument). Quietly remarkable.
qobuz.com INFO
The word Hawniyaz comes from Kurdish word meaning 'together' or 'for one another.' The Hawniyaz Ensemble originated during a spontaneous meeting at the Morgenland Festival Osnabruck. The ensemble is comprised of Kurdish singer Aynur, legendary kamancheh virtuoso Kayhan Kalhor, jazz pianist Salman Gambarov and tembur player Cemil Qocgiri. These four internationally renowned musicians create a unique sound that unites Kurdish and Persian music traditions, flavored with just a touch of the West. This magical osmosis reminds us how enriching the influence of migrating peoples can be for all the world's cultures.
Personnel:
Kayhan Kalhor, kamancheh
Aynur, voice
Cemîl Qoçgirî, tenbûr
Salman Gambarov, piano
tracklist:
01 - Delale (My Beauty)
02 - Rewend (Nomad)
03 - Xidire min (Oh my Khidir)
04 - Malan Barkir (Exile) - Berivane (Diary Maid)
05 - Ehmedo - Ez Reben Im (I'm Desperate)