GOLBANG (Iran / Sweden)

Golbang plays both traditional and modern Iranian folk music. On their new CD "Saali nó" they have also added a Swedish touch. The unique meeting between the Orient and Scandinavia is nothing less than magic.

An important part of Golbang’s music is improvisation, which very much contributes to the unique sound. Another equally important part is the variety of rhythms. Music is supposed to mirror the soul of the performer and the rhythms can, and should, evolve into completely new forms. The charasteristics depend on who is the interpreter. Golbang is in many ways a reflexion of the eight participants in the group and every song can be performed in at least eight different ways. Therefore every show with Golbang is a new and fresh musical experience.

Or as one listener enthusiastically said: »I´ve heard a lot of great oriental music, but nothing has been like your music. It is completely captivating and I even got goosebumps!«

The word »Golbang« is a Persian word which refers to the nightingale’s song. Nothing could be more appropriate, since Golbang gathers and unites people from all parts of the world with the most universal language of them all: music.

Golbang performs with Raks El Hawanem, one of the best Oriental dance-groups in Sweden. They master Persian, Baluchi, Kurdish, Indian (Bollywood) and Egyptian dance.

Abdul Rahman Surizehi: banjo
Hassan Adinnázadeh: drums
Ramin Yousefi: bass
Edip Akinci: percussions
Daniel Carlsson: saxophone
Rostam Mirlashari: vocals
Saeid Hashabeiki:keyboards
Ebrima Kamara: percussions

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