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Amir Vahab
Classical / Acoustic / Folk

"Amir Vahab / Rumi"

NEW YORK, New York
United States

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Last Login:  11/16/2008
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Member Since12/16/2006
Band Websitetanbour.org
InfluencesPersian Sufi Music, Kurdish Music, Turkish Music and poetry of Rumi.
Sounds LikePersian Sufi Music, Persian Folk Music
Type of LabelMajor



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The New York Times calls him "Ambassador for a Silenced Music". Amir Alan Vahab is one of New York’s most celebrated and distinguished composer / vocalists of Persian sacred and folk music. He sings in the traditional Persian style, which embodies millennia of the theoretical and mystical traditions of the ancient land of Iran. He has spent more than three decades perfecting his skills under the instruction of some of the most renowned and legendary masters of Persian music. From a very young age, Amir Vahab knew that music would be his life-long passion. Born in Tehran, Iran, he began his vocal studies at the age of four, and later he was learning his first instrument, the delicate and ancient Persian tanbur. By his late teens, Amir Vahab was already an accomplished musician on such instruments as the setar, tar, ney and the daf. His dedication to music pushed him further to focus his time and energy in perfecting the Chogur. Leaving Tehran in 1976 and moving first to London and then to Paris allowed Amir to both expand his education and his awareness of universal spiritual dimensions in music. After completing his degree in Linguistics at the University of Paris, he moved to Switzerland to study horology and jewelry design. In 1981, Amir Vahab moved to his current home of New York City. Here in New York, he established himself definitively as a professional musician, both in live shows and in recording studios. He has played before audiences ranging from select private shows to crowds of 6,000 people. In addition, he has composed eclectic music for theatre and film, and performed for Iranian-American Television and several world-music radio stations in the United States. His performances have been recognized world wide and have inspired many music students to appreciate the classical delicacy of the unique sounds created by the mystical instruments that he has mastered. Today, Amir has six albums to his credit, for many of which he is the composer as well as singer and player. In his work, Amir Vahab tries first of all to illustrate the beauty of Iranian traditional music, which he believes is part of the global heritage, and needs to be both taught and preserved. Secondly, he has also attempted to take new approaches to traditional works in order to attract the young generation of music enthusiasts - a venture which has proven most successful. Amir Vahab is currently studying western music and researching ethnomusicology. By becoming familiar with western music and the works of major composers and performers, he aims to enhance his own works and creations. Amir feels a dialogue between civilizations is emerging in his work, which allows a comparative perspective between Middle Eastern and Western music traditions, both classic and modern. Amir Vahab believes that the possibility of cross-fertilization exists, from which both traditions can benefit. “Music should be so powerful such that one is powerlessly dragged to the unknown. It should invade the listener’s mind to the point of losing awareness.” -Amir Vahab

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Nov 1 2008 10:02 PM

Dear Amir Vahab

Every time that we write music... play an instrument... dance... act in a play... or work in some audio/video engineering process... Something is healing inside...

When we share it with friends... Something is healing all over...

Love can drive... in a simple way... everything

Have a lot of smiles... this weekend...

We are connected

Vibejays
SoKouT





Sep 21 2008 6:21 PM



Avec mes sincères salutations.
Pascal





Sep 24 2008 2:15 PM

Bonjour Amir
thanks for the friendly add
so great sound in your music
I really like it
best wishes from France
Pascal
Julie جولي





Jul 12 2008 1:42 PM

Hello Amir, just stopping by to say I miss you. I am hoping to join you for one of your fantastic drum circles after my summer studies are over. Have a cool, relaxing weekend!

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Jul 12 2008 7:14 PM


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May 7 2008 8:28 AM

Amireh aziz merci barayeh add.

Best wishes, Hamed
Laylage





May 2 2008 5:31 PM

Julie جولي





May 1 2008 1:47 AM

I hope you are well, Amir.


ERCAN BINGÖL





Apr 12 2008 1:48 PM

HOW ARE YOU MY FRİEND?
HOW İS THE LİFE GOİNG?
Armine Mardirosian





Apr 15 2008 6:30 PM


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Mar 17 2008 1:29 PM

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Mar 16 2008 1:49 AM

Thanks for the invitation, Amir!
wonderful music!good saz sound!Much success
ERCAN SAHIN
Shannon Baker





Mar 15 2008 11:30 PM

Thank you for the add!! Have a fun filled Saturday! I hope you are ready for Spring! Feel free to add me and my twin sister’s shared account, our profile is: www. myspace. com/thebakertwins .

I feel like leaving you a quote by Anais Nin.



“The dream was always running ahead of me. To catch up, to live for a moment in unison with it, that was the miracle.” –Anais Nin



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SoKouT





Mar 15 2008 7:06 AM

Welcome to the profile of per$ian arti$t.





Mar 3 2008 5:04 AM

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Feb 17 2008 5:05 AM

My Dearest Amir, I hope you are well. Wishing you a beautiful rest of the weekend.

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Jan 29 2008 5:03 PM

THANK YOU!
MY SINGLE COMING SOON ON I-TUNES!
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Jan 27 2008 6:52 PM

Thank you for the add....
I liked your music,it sounds great and inspiring
Dame shoma Garm,
Pasha
Julie جولي





Jan 20 2008 6:25 PM

Bonjour, cher Amir. I hope you are well. Did you know that there is a whirling dervish museum?



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Jan 17 2008 10:32 AM

Hola Amir!!!!! Wooooooowwww I felt in love with your music, it's so delicate, I would like to add one of your songs to my profile but I cannot do it, can you help me??

Besos

Madián
CatLea





Jan 13 2008 4:33 PM

"Quest for Light" is my favorite!!! I love all the songs.
Sina Vodjani





Jan 16 2008 11:20 AM

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Thanks for your friendship.
Love & Peace.
Sina
SoKouT





Jan 16 2008 3:18 AM

"Le bonheur n'est pas un but qu'on poursuit âprement, c'est une fleur que l'on cueille sur la route du devoir." (John Stuart Mill)

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Jan 9 2008 5:43 AM

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Thanks for the Add Graphic Comments
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Jan 8 2008 8:11 AM

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Beautiful Music, Thanks for the friendship!!
Armine Mardirosian





Jan 7 2008 2:27 PM


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Jan 4 2008 10:23 AM

Happy New Year Amir!!


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Keren Porat





Dec 30 2007 6:32 PM

Hi Amir,
I wish you a very happy new year
full of joy & inspiration,
Keren.
Julie جولي





Dec 29 2007 2:58 AM

Have a wonderful weekend and a beautiful New Year!


Armine Mardirosian





Dec 27 2007 4:37 PM

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Dec 21 2007 8:18 PM

Great Music !!!
Armine Mardirosian





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Dec 9 2007 3:59 PM

Thank you for being such an inspiration. Come by and see us sometime why don’t you? Check out my music, profile, blogs, and share your thoughts on them.
"The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes along their way." FAITH+LOVE+PEACE
May God continue to fill you with His wisdom and make your wishes come true”


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Dec 5 2007 6:30 AM

Hello Amir!

Thanks for the nice comment

I am happy to have you as my friend

Your music is excellent!!

Have a fantastic day,

G
SoKouT





Nov 19 2007 2:33 AM