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Silk Road Project: Siamak Aghaei

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Uploaded by on Dec 3, 2008

An interview with Silk Road Ensemble member Siamak Aghaei, santur player and composer from Iran.

More information at http://www.silkroadproject.org

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  • Siamak is the most amazing santoor player! I recommend everyone to watch his "Ze Bad e Maa" DVD. great demonstration!!

  • It is so interesting to see how Iranian musicians modify their instruments to get kind of sound that is mostly connected to their own tastes of playing. I suggest you to see the introduction of Kemancheh by Kayhan Kalhor as well, it is also worth hearing.

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  • @66hah You're right, the most orthodox Muslims do not like people to listen to music, but most Muslims don't fall into that category. Some of the best musicians in my country (India) are Muslims. Sufi music (has Muslim connections) is among the most beautiful musical genre in the world

  • 66hah. Cultural influences are stronger and more enduring than religious ones. Religions are therefore interpreted and adapted. Music is not specifically taboo in Islam. The Quran is recited in a musical tone and rhythm. What is to be frowned upon is any form of activity which may vulgarize one's state of mind. Whether it is the type of music or drug. And is also open to interpertation by each culture.

  • In reference to my previous question, I would like to make it clearer that I know Persian music had been existing even before the advent of Muslim. However, how could the musical world have survived and even developed after the advent of Muslim? Once again, forgive my ignorance, many a thanks to any enlightening answers!!!

  • Amazing! I love the whole project. I am specially interested in this instrument which I have heared/listened alot when whatching some wonderful Iranian movies.

    By the chance, I need some more education on music in Muslim world. I have heard that orthodox Muslim curses/forbids music. How could they have developed such a beautiful musical world? Please forgive my ignorance! Many thanks in advance!!!

  • amazing teacher!

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