Amir Amiri

Amir Amiri

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Santur player, composer, and cultural inventor Amir Amiri dwells at the centre of a unique musical universe where ancient inspiration, dazzling virtuosity, and bold creativity meet. Surrounding himself with outstanding collaborators from the worlds of jazz, classical and world music, Amiri fearlessly transcends genres and borders, exquisitely transporting his ancient instrument into the musical conversations of our time. Born in Tehran, Iran, Amiri is a master of the santur, a 72-string instrument dating from approximately 500 BCE.
Link website
https://www.latitude45arts.com/amir-amiri
Link video trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eia8RvfyGyM&feature=emb_logo&ab_channel=SofarSounds
Latitude 45 ArtsBuilding bridges between creators and audiences, Latitude 45 Arts Promotion is a Montreal-based booking agency and management company that celebrates musical gifts around the globe, representing a roster of 50 artists who perform at the highest level and display creativity, engagement, and courage. The artists of Latitude 45 represent the finest talent from across the globe in the areas of classical, jazz, global, early, and contemporary music. In addition to our booking and management activities, Latitude 45 is a proactive member in arts industry organizations worldwide, putting forth a vision for the arts that embraces robust community engagement and strong advocacy for artists.

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