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My whole life I was enchanted with a bridge's idea and its connection to places and people. I loved the whole idea of connecting people. I even trained to be a bridge designer. Later on, I realized my visual stories and memories are my connection to people and places or, better to say, the bridge I was looking for my whole life.
Shahin Najafi & Babak Amini
Shahin Najafi is an Iranian musician, poet, singer, and songwriter. Born in 1980 in Bandar-e Anzali, Iran, his career in music began as he started writing poetry and learning to play classical and flamenco guitar in his teens. He then turned to rock music, often performing as an underground musician. Shahin has had many concerts worldwide including Europe and North America. Shahin stands apart as a musician who brings both catchy riffs and revelations to every performance.
Babak Amini was born in April 1970 in Tehran, Iran. He was always amused by the world of music and his first experience of music was at the age of 10, with his mentor and teacher, the renowned "Shahrokh Partovi" in flamenco style. He then followed his ambition which was studying with the one and only master of the trade-in guitar: Simon Aivazian.
He entered the professional world at the age of 18 and released his first album “Gray Rain” in 1990. Then, his second album called “Blue of the Rain” released in 1993. In his third album “shadow of my Own”, he used poems of "Baba Taher", "Hafez", "Molana (Rumi)" and Nima.
His performance in a famous Iranian movie named "Red "is still one of the most memorable musical scenes of Iranian film history.
Babak Amini was born in April 1970 in Tehran, Iran. He was always amused by the world of music and his first experience of music was at the age of 10, with his mentor and teacher, the renowned "Shahrokh Partovi" in flamenco style. He then followed his ambition which was studying with the one and only master of the trade-in guitar: Simon Aivazian.
He entered the professional world at the age of 18 and released his first album “Gray Rain” in 1990. Then, his second album called “Blue of the Rain” released in 1993. In his third album “shadow of my Own”, he used poems of "Baba Taher", "Hafez", "Molana (Rumi)" and Nima.
His performance in a famous Iranian movie named "Red "is still one of the most memorable musical scenes of Iranian film history.
Shahin Najafi & Babak Amini
Shahin Najafi is an Iranian musician, poet, singer, and songwriter. Born in 1980 in Bandar-e Anzali, Iran, his career in music began as he started writing poetry and learning to play classical and flamenco guitar in his teens. He then turned to rock music, often performing as an underground musician. Shahin has had many concerts worldwide including Europe and North America. Shahin stands apart as a musician who brings both catchy riffs and revelations to every performance.
Babak Amini was born in April 1970 in Tehran, Iran. He was always amused by the world of music and his first experience of music was at the age of 10, with his mentor and teacher, the renowned "Shahrokh Partovi" in flamenco style. He then followed his ambition which was studying with the one and only master of the trade-in guitar: Simon Aivazian.
He entered the professional world at the age of 18 and released his first album “Gray Rain” in 1990. Then, his second album called “Blue of the Rain” released in 1993. In his third album “shadow of my Own”, he used poems of "Baba Taher", "Hafez", "Molana (Rumi)" and Nima.
His performance in a famous Iranian movie named "Red "is still one of the most memorable musical scenes of Iranian film history.
Babak Amini was born in April 1970 in Tehran, Iran. He was always amused by the world of music and his first experience of music was at the age of 10, with his mentor and teacher, the renowned "Shahrokh Partovi" in flamenco style. He then followed his ambition which was studying with the one and only master of the trade-in guitar: Simon Aivazian.
He entered the professional world at the age of 18 and released his first album “Gray Rain” in 1990. Then, his second album called “Blue of the Rain” released in 1993. In his third album “shadow of my Own”, he used poems of "Baba Taher", "Hafez", "Molana (Rumi)" and Nima.
His performance in a famous Iranian movie named "Red "is still one of the most memorable musical scenes of Iranian film history.
Afta Hill
Afta Hill, a recording artist, producer, and a child of Tehranto. Afta Hill is an Iranian-Canadian artist from Toronto, Canada. Born Arya Safakish, the multifaceted Afta is a self-taught virtuoso in many disciplines and media.
A multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, producer, sound engineer, visual artist, and creative director, Afta's versatility is on full display in his latest project, “Tehranto” (a portmanteau of his hometowns, Tehran + Toronto). Afta started his career in music at the age of 12, producing under his producer's name Safakash. At the age of 18, amidst struggles with addiction, mental health, and a toxic relationship, Afta dropped out of York University. But he managed to change his life for the better and pursued his dream of being an artist. In just two years, Afta went from performing for 40 people in underground shisha lounges to organizing, headlining, and selling out a venue of 350 fans. He co-founded his own label and publisher “Bad Faith Records” to enable a frictionless creative infrastructure.
In his performance, Afta Hill takes us through three distinct sonic landscapes.
A multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, producer, sound engineer, visual artist, and creative director, Afta's versatility is on full display in his latest project, “Tehranto” (a portmanteau of his hometowns, Tehran + Toronto). Afta started his career in music at the age of 12, producing under his producer's name Safakash. At the age of 18, amidst struggles with addiction, mental health, and a toxic relationship, Afta dropped out of York University. But he managed to change his life for the better and pursued his dream of being an artist. In just two years, Afta went from performing for 40 people in underground shisha lounges to organizing, headlining, and selling out a venue of 350 fans. He co-founded his own label and publisher “Bad Faith Records” to enable a frictionless creative infrastructure.
In his performance, Afta Hill takes us through three distinct sonic landscapes.
Afta Hill
Afta Hill, a recording artist, producer, and a child of Tehranto. Afta Hill is an Iranian-Canadian artist from Toronto, Canada. Born Arya Safakish, the multifaceted Afta is a self-taught virtuoso in many disciplines and media.
A multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, producer, sound engineer, visual artist, and creative director, Afta's versatility is on full display in his latest project, “Tehranto” (a portmanteau of his hometowns, Tehran + Toronto). Afta started his career in music at the age of 12, producing under his producer's name Safakash. At the age of 18, amidst struggles with addiction, mental health, and a toxic relationship, Afta dropped out of York University. But he managed to change his life for the better and pursued his dream of being an artist. In just two years, Afta went from performing for 40 people in underground shisha lounges to organizing, headlining, and selling out a venue of 350 fans. He co-founded his own label and publisher “Bad Faith Records” to enable a frictionless creative infrastructure.
In his performance, Afta Hill takes us through three distinct sonic landscapes.
A multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, producer, sound engineer, visual artist, and creative director, Afta's versatility is on full display in his latest project, “Tehranto” (a portmanteau of his hometowns, Tehran + Toronto). Afta started his career in music at the age of 12, producing under his producer's name Safakash. At the age of 18, amidst struggles with addiction, mental health, and a toxic relationship, Afta dropped out of York University. But he managed to change his life for the better and pursued his dream of being an artist. In just two years, Afta went from performing for 40 people in underground shisha lounges to organizing, headlining, and selling out a venue of 350 fans. He co-founded his own label and publisher “Bad Faith Records” to enable a frictionless creative infrastructure.
In his performance, Afta Hill takes us through three distinct sonic landscapes.
Avaye Sharghi
Fariba Davoodi was born in Tehran and spent her early childhood in Hashjin and Gilan. She had the chance to learn classical music from some of the most remarkable Iranian singers such as MAESTRO Shajarian, Hengameh Akhavan, Parissa, Mehdi Fallah, Fereydoon Moshiri, Mohammad Reza Lotfi, Hossein Alizadeh and Mohsen Keramati.
She has been living in Canada since 2010 and has founded a music Institute named "Avaye Mehr" in Toronto.
Kourosh Babaei is an Iranian Kamancheh Player, composer, and master of Persian classical & traditional music. He started music lessons when he was a child and continued studying traditional arrangements and playing Kamancheh under maestro Ardeshir Kamkar's supervision. Babaei has played with several famous and great Iranian traditional musicians such as Faramarz Payvar, Parviz Meshkatian and Hooshang Zarif. Kourosh is one of the Iranian musician pioneers who try to bring new ideas. He has been nominated for the best Persian musical instrument player in the "Musicema" festival. Kourosh Babaei has recently moved to Toronto, and he is currently teaching and performing Kamancheh and expanding more of his music there.
Avaye Sharghi
Fariba Davoodi was born in Tehran and spent her early childhood in Hashjin and Gilan. She had the chance to learn classical music from some of the most remarkable Iranian singers such as MAESTRO Shajarian, Hengameh Akhavan, Parissa, Mehdi Fallah, Fereydoon Moshiri, Mohammad Reza Lotfi, Hossein Alizadeh and Mohsen Keramati.
She has been living in Canada since 2010 and has founded a music Institute named "Avaye Mehr" in Toronto.
Kourosh Babaei is an Iranian Kamancheh Player, composer, and master of Persian classical & traditional music. He started music lessons when he was a child and continued studying traditional arrangements and playing Kamancheh under maestro Ardeshir Kamkar's supervision. Babaei has played with several famous and great Iranian traditional musicians such as Faramarz Payvar, Parviz Meshkatian and Hooshang Zarif. Kourosh is one of the Iranian musician pioneers who try to bring new ideas. He has been nominated for the best Persian musical instrument player in the "Musicema" festival. Kourosh Babaei has recently moved to Toronto, and he is currently teaching and performing Kamancheh and expanding more of his music there.
Nivea
Lip Balm
Zippo
Lighter
Leito & Poobon - NOIZ
NOIZ is a special online performance that showcases the works of young local rap and hip-hop artists, Behzad Leito and Poobon through brand-new performances.
This 54-minute spectacle contains top hits from Leito and PooBon, and for the first time, a joint performance by both artists. Noiz tells the story of each of Leito's and PooBon’s hits through a spectacular audiovisual experience. It also includes interviews with the performers and behind the scenes footage, giving you a unique insight into the making of Noiz!
This 54-minute spectacle contains top hits from Leito and PooBon, and for the first time, a joint performance by both artists. Noiz tells the story of each of Leito's and PooBon’s hits through a spectacular audiovisual experience. It also includes interviews with the performers and behind the scenes footage, giving you a unique insight into the making of Noiz!
Leito & Poobon - NOIZ
NOIZ is a special online performance that showcases the works of young local rap and hip-hop artists, Behzad Leito and Poobon through brand-new performances.
This 54-minute spectacle contains top hits from Leito and PooBon, and for the first time, a joint performance by both artists. Noiz tells the story of each of Leito's and PooBon’s hits through a spectacular audiovisual experience. It also includes interviews with the performers and behind the scenes footage, giving you a unique insight into the making of Noiz!
This 54-minute spectacle contains top hits from Leito and PooBon, and for the first time, a joint performance by both artists. Noiz tells the story of each of Leito's and PooBon’s hits through a spectacular audiovisual experience. It also includes interviews with the performers and behind the scenes footage, giving you a unique insight into the making of Noiz!
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