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RANA FARHAN at The Additon
Courtesy of YoshisSF | Posted on July 25, 2013
Where
The Additon
1330 Fillmore Street
San Francisco, CA
Map
(415) 655-5600
When
Sun, September 29, 2013
7:00 am
Save the date
Musicians
Rana Farhan
vocalsAbout
RANA FARHAN
September 29, 2013
Presented by Diaspora Arts Connection
“Persian poetry gets the blues. An intoxicating and utterly fresh musical combination.”
Emily Esfahani Smith - Wall Street Journal
Sunday, Sep 29
7pm $30 adv, $35 door
A unique fusion of classical Persian poetry with contemporary jazz and blues.
Iranian artist Rana Farhan sings in a cool bluesy style that transcends time and erases all borders, wowing listeners worldwide.
In her Harlem studio, together with Guitarist Steven Toub, Rana Farhan produces songs that marry the lyrics of the 13th century mystic poet Rumi and other classics with American elements of Blues and Jazz. The result is a rich and delicious blend that leaves the imagination longing for more, especially for young musicians in Iran who see Rana as an icon. ...