Iranian-American composer Roya Bahrami captures ancient Persian mystical notion of "selflessness"
Inspired by the ancient Persian mystical notion of "selflessness," Iranian-American composer, arranger, and lyricist Roya Bahrami has released her album 'I Am I Am Not' featuring original compositions and arrangements. She features the entire Roya (fusion) Ensemble in an all acoustic recording (video below), inspired by what she calls the "incredible closeness of beings living in a multicultural world."
Roya Ensemble members included:
Roya Bahrami: santurs, vocals
Ricardo Marlow: flamenco guitar
Denis Malloy: tenor sax, clarinet, bass clarinet
Steve Bloom: congas, shakers, cajon, bata, ashiko, daf, percussive colors
Jon Seligman: bodhran, riqq
Recorded and mastered by Charlie Pilzer
Mixed by Frank Marchand
CD cover design and artwork by Sean B Bahrami
