Rastak is an Iranian contemporary folk music ensemble that was formed as an experimental music group in 1997. Rastak seeks to collect, record and interpret Persian Folk Music for a global audience. Rastak incorporates Persian language, Iranian culture and history as well as merge traditional instruments and forms with contemporary rhythms. Rastak has done extensive research into Persian folk music both academically and in practice. They have been focused for the past two decades on the sound of Iranian folklore and diverse cultures; resulting in five albums, five singles and numerous concert tours in Iran and overseas.
Rastak has appeared on several international music festivals and has held many concerts in Iran, England, Austria,[10] Germany, France, Italy, Spain, The Netherlands, Sweden, United States, Canada, Australia, India, Japan, Malaysia, Chile, Poland, Turkey, Georgia, Belgium, Oman, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Bangladesh [Dhaka International Folk Fest 2017], Iraq , Erbil, United Arab Emirates among others.
(Adapted from a Bushehri Melody) Released in the album “Sornaye Nowruz”
Band Director & Tar player: Siamak Sepehri
Vocalist: Farzad Moradi
Vocalist & Damam player: Behzad Moradi
Tar: Akbar Esmailipour
Zarb & Tempo: Omid Mostafavi
Double Bass: Sepehr Sa’adati
Oud: Piran Mohajeri
Damam: Sara Naderi
Bushehri Deyre: Negar Ezazi
Bushehri Deyre: Yavar Ahmadifar
Dom Dom: Nima Niktab
Kamancheh: Mohammad Mazhari
Kamancheh: Hosna Parsa
Santoor: Danoosh Asadpour
Guest Appearance: Mohsen Sharifian on Neyanbun & Flute
Executive Director: Mehdi Farshchi
Producer: Majid Mohsen Production Company: Honar Aval
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