Project Deev
Music by Namdar Kashanian & Moshir Safavi
When Namdar saw the iconic Deev paintings by Milad Aramnia, he immediately wanted to play setar for these grotesque and melancholic creatures. Over the following few weeks, Namdar and Moshir Safavi (Percussionist, Tanbur player) developed an improvisation map to play for the Deev, and performed a total of 3 Deev Jam sessions, the third being the final performance at Hamzianpour & Kia Gallery, where Aramnia’s Deev paintings were on display.
Featuring Namdar Kashanian on Setar and Moshir Safavi on Tanbur and Kuzeh
Project NEANDERTHAL
Neanderthal explores themes of alienation from the perspective of Neanderthal, a character who didn’t keep up with and was left behind and judged by high society.
Musically, Namdar draws inspiration from Rock & Roll as well as Persian Radif.
The project features Namdar on vocals, electric guitar, setar, and bass.
