Join us for a night of music from Boushehr with Paris-based musician Habib Meftah and Netherlands-based musician Rouzbeh Esfand on Friday, September 20, 2023 at Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center in Berkeley.

Friday, September 20, 2023, Doors at 7:30 PM, Show at 8:00 PM
Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center, 1317 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley, CA

Shibaali is a captivating musical project created by Habib Meftah, a renowned percussionist, in collaboration with Rouzbeh Esfandarmaz, a talented music producer. Habib Meftah hailed as one of the most celebrated percussion players in the world music scene, draws inspiration from his birthplace, Bushehr, a culturally diverse port city in southern Iran shaped by Persian, African, and Arab influences.

With his vast experience working alongside international musicians like Adnan Joubran, Azam Ali, and Titi Robin, Habib Meftah brings his expertise to the fusion of Edm and southern Iranian music in Shibaali. Rouzbeh Esfandarmaz, known for his profound understanding of Western and Iranian music, adds his improvisational skills and musical sensibility to create a unique and mesmerizing blend. Together, they craft energetic, breathless, and captivating compositions that reflect the rich cultural heritage of Bushehr.

SHIBAALI -- https://www.shibaali.com/

HABIB MEFTAH -- https://www.instagram.com/habiboo/

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