We are super excited to have Damahi for the second time in Manchester as part of their world tour! Damahi is a music band from Tehran, that fuses Persian melodies, jazz, funk, and world music, creating a distinct sound that transcends cultural boundaries inspired by the folk tunes across southern Iran. Their eclectic style seamlessly merges […]
For this special workshop, we welcome the award-winning qanun player Khalil Khoury and percussionist Ruven Ruppik. Currently touring with renowned singer Nai Barghouti, they will make a special stop at Sahba Academy as part of their Manchester concert at RNCM. Khalil and Ruven will guide participants through a variety of lessons, from maqams to rhythmic cycles, […]
Shibaali is taking the stage in Manchester for a second gig as part of the Sahba Festival. Shibaali is a groundbreaking electro-folk project that unites the ancient and the modern – reimagining the timeless melodies of Iranian folk music with cutting-edge electronic soundscapes. Central to the magic of Shibaali are Habib Meftah Boushehri aka Habibo and Rouzbeh Esfand, two prominent Iranian […]
