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Chakavak Ensemble is pleased to announce the release of new CD "The Journey of Love"
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Chakavak is an ensemble of musicians, originated on the basis of love for Persian music and a desire to promote and perform this tradition at a professional level for audiences of various backgrounds. With an extensive diversity in their instrumental palette, Chakavak Ensemble captures the evocative power of the ancient musical traditions of Iran. The artists' enthusiasm to showcase a variety of music styles, results in traditional, folk and classical repertoires being featured in the performances. Chakavak Ensemble was founded by Reza Manbachi in Iran (1998) and was re-established in Toronto (2004) after his immigration to Canada. Chakavak widely collaborates with artists from various ethnical origins and has given many nation-wide performances and international concerts in Iran and Canada. These appearances include many cultural, humanistic and charitable events over the past decade. Giving back to the community has always been a top priority for Chakavak. As an instance, Bam memorial concert (Winter 2006) was a sold-out charity event in which its income was donated to Bam Art Garden (1). Another example was a nation-wide tour (Winter 2007), in commemoration of the international year of Rumi, a Persian philosopher and poet, to represent Persian culture and music to audiences from wide backgrounds. And finally, Chakavak's reputable performance in Tirgan Festival (Toronto, Summer 2008) was another successful tribute showcasing Persian art to international audiences. Chakavak continues to aim high in spreading message of Iranian poems and music, i.e. the necessity of love and peace in the lives of humankind. Chakavak is the name of a singing bird (Warbler) and also the name of a Goushe (motif) in Dastgah-e Homayoun within Persian Classical repertoire (radif). (1) Bam Art Garden is a cultural/educational complex aimed for improving the needs of less fortunate citizens of demolished historical city of Bam, who suffered from earthquake in 2003. This vast project is led by maestro Mohammad Reza Shajarian, the legendary Persian Classical vocalist. |
