Event details
Mar
12
Tales of Earth and Sun: A Performance by Rastak Music Group
Celebrate Nowruz, the Persian New Year, together with stories and melodies inspired by the rich musical traditions of Iran!
This event is free and open to the public. No ticket required.
Rastak Music Group
"Rastak," in Farsi, means a newly born plant that grows at the bottom of a tree. Sometimes it grows taller and stronger than the main tree itself. So, it can be interpreted as a plant with its roots in the ground, containing all the essential elements of life, when it is fully grown. We, the Rastak music group, like the "Rastak" natural process, have borrowed the background of our music from the roots of our history and culture. We have been using ethnic-based themes with our specific arrangement to connect with a more extensive range of the audience worldwide for years.
Rastak is one of the most well-known bands in Iranian contemporary folk music, which was formed as an experimental music group in 1997. The group seeks to collect, record, and interpret Iranian folk music for a global audience. Rastak incorporates language, culture, and history, merging traditional instruments and forms with contemporary rhythms.
Tales of Earth and Sun
“Tales of Earth and Sun” is a folk music journey through Kurdistan, Lorestan, Balochistan, Hormozgan, and Afghanistan. Each track embodies a place’s spirit, sharing stories of joy, struggle, and generational memories.
The album title reflects the deep connection between earth and sun, shaping melodies, rhythms, and emotions. From Kurdistan’s resilience to Lorestan’s celebrations, Balochi soulfulness to Hormozgan’s vibrancy, and Afghan passion, this album is a tribute to enduring cultures. Rastak aims to reimagine these traditions with a fresh sound, staying true to their essence while bringing them to life anew.
This event is free and open to the public. No ticket required.
Rastak Music Group
"Rastak," in Farsi, means a newly born plant that grows at the bottom of a tree. Sometimes it grows taller and stronger than the main tree itself. So, it can be interpreted as a plant with its roots in the ground, containing all the essential elements of life, when it is fully grown. We, the Rastak music group, like the "Rastak" natural process, have borrowed the background of our music from the roots of our history and culture. We have been using ethnic-based themes with our specific arrangement to connect with a more extensive range of the audience worldwide for years.
Rastak is one of the most well-known bands in Iranian contemporary folk music, which was formed as an experimental music group in 1997. The group seeks to collect, record, and interpret Iranian folk music for a global audience. Rastak incorporates language, culture, and history, merging traditional instruments and forms with contemporary rhythms.
Tales of Earth and Sun
“Tales of Earth and Sun” is a folk music journey through Kurdistan, Lorestan, Balochistan, Hormozgan, and Afghanistan. Each track embodies a place’s spirit, sharing stories of joy, struggle, and generational memories.
The album title reflects the deep connection between earth and sun, shaping melodies, rhythms, and emotions. From Kurdistan’s resilience to Lorestan’s celebrations, Balochi soulfulness to Hormozgan’s vibrancy, and Afghan passion, this album is a tribute to enduring cultures. Rastak aims to reimagine these traditions with a fresh sound, staying true to their essence while bringing them to life anew.
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