THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCES. THE NEW DATE WILL BE ANNOUCNED ACCORDINGLY. Ali Azimi, the renowned musician, singer and songwriter is coming to Manchester to perform his debut gig! Join us on September 8th at Rebellion Manchester for an unforgettable night with one of Iran's most influential alternative […]
A Night of Jazz and Global Rhythms Join us for an evening of world-class jazz and fusion music featuring two exceptional bands, blending the rich traditions of Persian instruments with contemporary jazz. Performers: 1. Arshid Azarine Trio (France) Led by the talented Arshid Azarine, a highly acclaimed musician known for his innovative approach to jazz, […]
The winter, three women far from their homeland intertwine their lives. STAND BY MEĀ tells the story of these women as they navigate their lives through a harsh winter. šTheatro Technis, NW1 1TT, London, England šĀ Friday January 24 2025, 7pmĀ ā°19:00 šĀ Saturday January 25 2025, 7pmĀ ā°19:00 Written and Directed by Mohammad Rahmanian Starring Hasti Mohammai, Mahdieh Mohammadkhani, and […]
š Sahba Academy | šļø February 5, 2025 | ā° 7:00 PM ā 10:00 PM Join us for an extraordinary evening of film, discussion, and storytelling as we explore the untold narratives of the Zagros region. Tales from the Mountains brings together award-winning filmmakers, environmental activists, and music researchers for an insightful journey into the heart […]
Sahba Festival X Factory International Community Celebration of Tales from the Mountains We are super excited to partner with Factory International, along with our incredible local partnersāSheba Arts, Doosti, Friends of Shahnameh, and Dipactāto bring you a community celebrtation round of the Tales from the Mountains festival! Join us for an evening celebrating the rich heritage […]
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 ā reimagining the timeless melodies of Iranian folk music with cutting-edge electronic soundscapes.Ā Central to the magic of Shibaali areĀ Habib Meftah BoushehriĀ akaĀ HabiboĀ andĀ Rouzbeh Esfand, two prominent Iranian […]
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, […]
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 […]
