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Presented by the Persian Cultural Center, an annual fundraising event for the benefit of Arts of Iran at The San Diego Museum of Art. “Voices of Motherland” features the Afra Ensemble, with band leader Hossein Behroozinia and vocals by Faraj Alipour, Maliheh Moradi, and Fahimeh Mousavi.The Afra Ensemble comprises an ongoing collaboration between Iranian musicians and vocalists to bring together the diverse musical and poetic traditions of Iran. This extraordinary group of performers is led by Hossein Behroozinia, a world-renowned oud player and recipient of the First Order of Arts, the highest honor in arts conferred by Iran’s Ministry of Culture. Guests will hear the vocal stylings of three brilliant singers in varied styles. Faraj Alipour, one of the greats of Iranian contemporary music, will perform in the Lori style; Maliheh Moradi will perform in the Iranian Classical style; and Fahimeh Mousavi will perform in the Mazandarani style. The ensemble will perform new works written with the unique melodies of Iran and incorporating the texture of traditional Iranian folk music to share the music of Iran with a contemporary audience.
Celebration attendees will enjoy a private tour of the Arts of Iran galleries led by Ladan Akbarnia, Curator of South Asian and Islamic Art, and will come together for remarks from Roxana Velásquez, the Museum’s Maruja Baldwin Executive Director and CEO, and Museum Trustee Gita Khadiri.
This annual fundraiser supports the acquisition of artworks either made in Iran and the Persianate world or created by Iranian contemporary artists. The Arts of Iran galleries exist and thrive because of the dedication and generosity of this community.
Capacity is limited and tickets (including a full range of sponsor benefits) begin at $45.
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San Diego Museum of Art, 1450 El Prado,San Diego,CA,United States
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