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Deedar Yar

by Safa

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SAFA is a trio that explores the many threads and traditions of its members. Incorporating elements of Persian music with Western Classical and improvisation, this virtuosic ensemble has presented concerts at major festivals across North America. Safa‘s 2002 CD, “Alight”, which featured compositions based on Sufi poetic themes, was met with critical success. Based out of Vancouver / Montreal, SAFA members are Amir Koushkani (tar), François Houle (clarinet), and Hamin Honari (percussion). SAFA was recently featured as part of the Aga Kahn Museum’s pocket performance series (youtu.be/Q6jPJGlBcvo). This recording is from a 2021 intensive studio sessions in Vancouver, featuring 10 stunning original compositions.


AMIR KOUSHKANI - tar, setar, vocals
Originally from Tehran, where he trained at the Music Conservatory, Koushkani is a master of the tar and setar, bringing a deep wealth of knowledge of Persian Classical music into his compositions and arrangements.

HAMIN HONARI - Persian percussion
Born in Zahedan, Baluchistan, now making Montreal his home after growing up in Vancouver, Percussion virtuoso Hamin Honari recently took over the percussion chair from esteemed colleague Sal Ferreras. He is a sought after collaborator, traveling all over the world performing with some of today’s most adventurous ensembles; Juno-Award winner Gordon Grdina’s HARAM and The Marrows, Itamar Erez, and Constantinople, among others.

FRANÇOIS HOULE - clarinet, basset clarinet
Canadian clarinetist Francois Houle’s reputation on the world creative
music scene is well deserved. A perennial favourite at festivals in North America, Europe and Asia, his work has been hailed by the international press for its originality, profound musicality and sheer virtuosity.

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released February 3, 2023

Recorded on June 18 @ Monarch Studio, Vancouver, BC Canada
Audio Recording: Dave Sikula
Mixing and Mastering: Amtrak Kamali - Unwind Music Studio, Toronto, ON
Producer: François Houle
Executive Producer: Hamin Honari
cover art: Rezah Honari
Album design: François Houle
copyright © 2023 FMH PRODUCTIONS

www.francoishoule.ca/safa

Special thanks to Sholeh Ojagh and Said Haj syd Javadi

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François Houle is an adventurous avant-jazz clarinetist from Vancouver, BC. His work has been described as highly original, risk-taking, and exhilarating. Visit his website for the latest news, discography and upcoming performances.

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