http://calabashmusic.com/New Music From Masters of Persian Music on Calabash Music2008-11-21T12:31:47ZThe Calabash Music Teamsupport@calabashmusic.comWithout Youhttp://mastersofpersianmusic.calabashmusic.com/#album_625262006-12-12T07:40:55ZMusic from Without YouYou’ve heard of the Three Tenors? For enthusiasts of Persian music, the Masters of Persian Music are that big. The group consists of four of Iran’s most celebrated musicians: legendary vocalist Mohammed Reza Shajarian (sometimes referred to as the “Persian Pavarotti”), tar virtuoso Hossein Alizadeh, Kayhan Kalhor (kamancheh fiddle and featured composer and performer with Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Project) and Homayoun Shajarian on tombak (percussion) and vocals. Growing interest in Iranian films, music, poetry (Molavi [Rumi] is the world’s bestselling poet) and art makes the Masters of Persian Music's recordings timelier than ever. Persian classical music’s mix of passionate poetry and fascinating improvisation has the potential to speak to almost any music lover, whether they understand Farsi or not.]]>Faryadhttp://mastersofpersianmusic.calabashmusic.com/#album_625392006-12-12T07:40:55ZMusic from FaryadYou’ve heard of the Three Tenors? For enthusiasts of Persian music, the Masters of Persian Music are that big. The group consists of four of Iran’s most celebrated musicians: legendary vocalist Mohammed Reza Shajarian (sometimes referred to as the “Persian Pavarotti”), tar virtuoso Hossein Alizadeh, Kayhan Kalhor (kamancheh fiddle and featured composer and performer with Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Project) and Homayoun Shajarian on tombak (percussion). Every one of the Masters of Persian Music’s US tours has sold out every date and each was met with huge media attention and critical acclaim. The group’s previous recording for World Village, Without You, has been a world wide bestseller since its release in 2002.]]>