Seyed Ali Jaberi and Baluji Shrivastav: Open Fund for Music Creators
Persian-Indian classical collaboration by Seyed Ali Jaberi & Baluji Shrivastav
North Indian classical music and Persian Sufi music have a shared history and enduring connection, with both cultures sharing a passion for poetry, melody and rhythm. Celebrated musicians Seyed Ali Jaberi and Baluji Shrivastav OBE will come together for a special collaboration of new compositions and an EP recording exploring the creative and compelling thread intertwining the traditions.They will also contemplate on how music can enhance wellbeing and peace of mind during these times.
Biographies:
Baluji Shrivastav OBE is an internationally renowned Indian classical sitarist and multi-instrumentalist who co-founded the Baluji Music Foundation – the world’s leading producer of professional blind musicians, the Inner Vision Orchestra. Baluji has received numerous awards, released many solo albums, and composed for film, theatre and television. He is acclaimed for performances with Indian classical legends and popular music artists such as Stevie Wonder, Massive Attack, and Chris Martin.“Convention-defying Indian compositions that you will want to play over and over again” – Songlines
Seyed Ali Jaberi is considered one of the most significant Persian Sufi musicians and composers today. As a young musician he trained with masters such as Golnazar Azizi, Amrollah Shah Ebrahimi and the dervish Amir Hayati. Seyed has received accolades including Iran’s ‘Best Tanbur Player’ award, and also conducted and performed with the Iranian National Orchestra. He directs contemporary Sufi music group the Hamdel Ensemble, and to date Seyed has released three world class albums with critical acclaim.“A Rumi celebration: part chamber music, part carnival…brims with quiet intensity” – Songlines