In a groundbreaking fusion of two ancient and profound musical traditions, celebrated Persian Sufi musician Seyed Ali Jaberi and renowned Indian classical sitarist Baluji Shrivastav OBE have come together for a remarkable collaboration. This project, supported by the PRS Foundation‘s Open Fund for Music Creators, promises to bring new compositions to life, culminating in an EP that explores the rich, creative thread binding Persian Sufi and North Indian classical music.
With shared roots in poetry, melody, and rhythm, these two cultures have long influenced each other, and this collaboration seeks to delve deeper into their interconnectedness. Through their work, Jaberi and Shrivastav will also reflect on how music can foster wellbeing and inner peace in today’s world.
About the Artists:
Baluji Shrivastav
Baluji Shrivastav OBE is a globally recognized Indian classical musician, known for his mastery of the sitar and multiple other instruments. As the co-founder of the Baluji Music Foundation, he has been instrumental in promoting blind musicians through the Inner Vision Orchestra. Shrivastav’s illustrious career includes collaborations with music legends like Stevie Wonder, Massive Attack, and Chris Martin, earning him a reputation for creating “convention-defying Indian compositions that you will want to play over and over again” (Songlines).
Seyed Ali Jaberi
Seyed Ali Jaberi is hailed as one of the most significant contemporary Persian Sufi musicians and composers. Having trained with masters like Golnazar Azizi and Amir Hayati, Jaberi has received numerous accolades, including Iran’s ‘Best Tanbur Player’ award. He also leads the Hamdel Ensemble, a contemporary Sufi music group, and has released three critically acclaimed albums to date, with Songlines describing his work as “A Rumi celebration: part chamber music, part carnival…brims with quiet intensity.”
This collaboration is set to be a mesmerizing journey into the spiritual and musical realms, offering listeners a unique blend of tradition and innovation that resonates deeply with the soul.
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