VENUE: Asia Society Texas Center Brown Foundation Performing Arts Theater artists AROUTIOUNIAN, Roubik BAGHERI, Mahdi KHADEM, Mamak MOTALLEBI, Sahba TROY, Timothy

1370 Southmore Boulevard
(at Caroline) Houston, TX 77004 USA
Website: Asia Society.org/Texas
EVENT DATE: Thursday, January 24, 2013

Mamak Khadem Sings the Poetry of Shorab Sepehri
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Mamak Khadem.
Called "...one of the wonders of world trance music" by The Los Angeles Times, Mamak Khadem captivates audiences by blending her roots in the ancient poetry and music of the Persian masters with a bold and revolutionary new sound. By nature, she is a nomad, one who thrives on open spaces. By occupation, she is a bridge, one that connects geography to lore. In music, she is open to cultural influences, but she has chosen the classical Persian style as her base. Formerly of the sensational cross-cultural fusion ensemble AXIOM OF CHOICE, Mamak weaves a canopy, both simple and rich, for a stunningly emotional and spiritual musical experience that inspires new listeners to embrace cultural diversity and an awareness and appreciation of Persian arts and culture through a blending of old and new.

Inspired by the poetry and paintings of Iranian artist Sohrab Sepehri, Mamak’s new project "A Window To Color" shares a message of peace and understanding through an exploration of what is most sacred in the natural world as expressed in Sepehri’s contributions to the cannon of Persian literature, culture, history, and traditions. Like Sepehri, Mamak seeks to explore the intersections of Eastern and Western traditions.

At Asia Society Texas Center, Mamak will be collaborating with Sahba Motallebi and other performers and instrumentalists from Iran and the West. Mamak hopes to inspire people around the world, particularly the young, to contemplate, observe, and celebrate the value of nature and the environment.

In the words of Asia Society Texas Center’s Director of Programs and Education, Sabrina Lynn Motley, “Persian music is inextricably linked to poetry. The most captivating singers not only possess remarkable vocal skill, but also a profound understanding of poetry. In short, they must be endlessly curious and unflinchingly fearless where their art is concerned. Mamak is that. And more."

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