~ Huda Asfour and Kamyar Arsani ~
A Palestinian oud player and an Irani Daf player meet in Washington DC. A mystical journey and an exploration of a region's rich musical repertoire begins.
About the Artists:
Huda Asfour, PhD | Oud, Vocals | Palestine
A musician, educator and social entrepreneur, Huda believes in the necessity of transcending borders in both life and music. She is a natural storyteller whose music, through the tenderness of her oud and the lyricism of her compositions, challenges taboos and stereotypes. Huda has released two studio albums, received cultural grants, and collaborated with artists across the globe. She is the co-founder of the DC Palestinian Film and Arts Festival and the Mashriq Maghreb Jam sessions. In addition to her work in music, Dr. Asfour is also a Biomedical Engineer.
Links:
Website: HudaAsfour.com
Bandcamp: asfoura.bandcamp.com
Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/asfoura
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4vAQHgzSHt0bvnu0E7tQUX
iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/huda-asfour/538516014
Kamyar Arsani | Daf (Iranian frame drum), Vocals | Iran/USA
Born and raised in Tehran, Kamyar Arsani is an Iranian multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter based in Washington DC. Through his solo work and numerous collaborations, Arsani creates music across an array of styles, from classical Persian music to electronic experimentation. Arsani has been a featured artist at the Kennedy Center, the Library of Congress, and numerous other stages throughout the region. Along with his solo work and collaborations, Arsani is also the singer and lyricist of Time is Fire, a pan-cultural rock band drawing equally from global rhythms and Washington DC's storied punk scene. The Washington Post has described their sound as "music from a country that does not exist."
Links:
Bandcamp: https://kamyararsani.bandcamp.com/
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/kamyar-arsani
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3dOCchOS25nnZRRkwpyCMI
Huda & Kamyar's first single: https://versesrecords.bandcamp.com/track/zaw-al-nahar