Promo for Shahin & Sepehr's latest single release "Fields of Change"
MUSIC VIDEO "One Thousand & One Nights" from the Billboard chart Top Ten CD of the same name
MUSIC VIDEO Remix of Cat Stevens' hit "WILD WORLD" From Shahin & Sepehr's Billboard Chart-topping Album "World Cafe"
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While their names may seem indicative of something exotic and unfamiliar, the music of Shahin Shahida (acoustic and Spanish guitars) and Sepehr Haddad (guitars and keyboards) is smooth, easy-listening material designed to rest comfortably on Western ears. The Iranian-American duo's lively sound revolves around Shahin's graceful, flamenco-tinged guitar textures, unobtrusively embellished by Sepehr's keys and the same low-key, groove-based rhythmic underpinnings that propel the music of 3rd Force. (William Aura and 3rd Force are routinely involved in the production of Shahin & Sepehr's music.) East/West Highway is a best-of compilation that samples the duo's first four recordings (while also tossing in two new tracks), and it presents a decent showcase of the musicians' strengths. The pair's sound is handsome, intelligent, and refreshing, with just enough rhythmic and ethnic spice to produce a stylish, feel-good atmosphere. Fortunately, for listeners with a taste for smooth, Spanish-flavored music (with occasional Arabic and samba flourishes; "Jakarta" and "Midnight at the Basilica" are winning examples), they all sound pretty good. Pop the CD in your changer with a few other discs, hit shuffle, and you'll likely enjoy the results.
S&S have released albums on both the EMI and Virgin record labels, and all their CDs have debuted on the Top 20 Billboard New Age charts, with their debut album "One Thousand and One Nights" making it all the way to No. 6 on the charts.
Shahin & Sepehr's music has been featured on National Public Radio's "All Things Considered", BET on Jazz, CNN's WorldBeat, FOX, and other national programs, and has been used on soundtracks for movies and documentaries worldwide.
"While their names may seem indicative of something exotic and unfamiliar, the music of Shahin Shahida (acoustic and Spanish guitars) and Sepehr Haddad (guitars and keyboards) is smooth ..."
Dear shahin & sepehr, how are u my friend, love ur music as always shahin and sepehr jan, dashtam in video keh gozashtid rou mididam, khily ziba, nice work, vaghti bacheha miraghsidand, shouma shahin va sepehr jan very much inspiration to me, music can pass by separation, and bring joy and new life within a person, kheily mokhlaseim, zendeh bashid, talk to u soon
sincerely, kamran from frezzing cold edmoton
Dear shahin & sepehr, all the best in 2007 new year. Love the music video on ur page, just listened to ur last album nostalgia, besyar ziba. I loved it. keep up the good work.
sincerely,kamran
Thank you for adding me. I am a big fan of your music. I first heard your music when I was 5 years old and I have been hooked ever since. I can't wait for the next release. Keep up the good work.
Dear sepehr and shahin, love ur music, been fan for a long time, keep up the good work. Zendeh bad, shahin & sepehr, ur music can't be described, magic spanish guitar melodies, with persian background music. Thanks for ur music, from cold city in canada, edmonton,
YOUR friend, Kamran
