Fri, Oct 18
|Terraza 7
Mehrnam Rastegari Quartet / Middle Eastern Fusion (1)
Mehrnam Rastegari Quartet with kamancheh, bass, drums, and guitar, fuses original and rearranged folk songs with a Middle Eastern vibe. They celebrate Middle Eastern heritage while embracing rock, offering a fresh and familiar musical experience
Time & Location
Oct 18, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Terraza 7, 40-19 Gleane Street, Elmhurst NY 11373
About the event
Mehrnam Rastegari Quartet / Middle Eastern Fusion
Presented by Terraza 7
Date: Friday, October 18th, 2024
Time: 7:30pm
Admission: $20 Cover Charge for Mezzanine seating
Featuring:
- Mehrnam Rastegari / Kamancheh; Vocals
- Sam Minaie / Bass
- Amit Peled / Guitar
- Dani Danor / Drums
About Mehram Rastegari:
Mehram is a well-established Persian musician, award-winning film score composer, singer, violinist, and master Kamancheh player, based in NYC. She has been featured in some of the most prestigious music festivals worldwide, including GlobalFest, Secret Planet and Ragas Live Festival in NYC, USA, Fajr International Music Festival in Tehran, Iran, the WOMEX in Tampere, Finland, the International Competition in Astana, Kazakhstan, and numerous concerts across The world.
Rastegari is a GMW (Global Musicians Workshop) alumna and a "World Music Institute" artist. She was a guest speaker at the TED event. Furthermore, she has composed for over 10 feature films, theaters, and award-winning short films. Notably, "Dispirited" earned her the "Best Original Score" award from the Melbourne City Independent Film Awards (MCIFA), and she was nominated for the original score in the Japan Kadoma Festival for the film "Rotten." "A Poetess" also secured the "Best Persian Film" award at WMIFF, USA. Rastegari is a valued member of the NYAO (New York Arabic Orchestra) and has performed at the United Nations Headquarters. She also contributed to recording the music track "Mirage" for "Assassin's Creed."
Tickets
Mezzanine
Gain privileged access to the concert at Terraza7's Mezzanine, where you'll enjoy the intimacy of a private space with seating. Immerse yourself in the melodies and rhythms, all while being in close proximity to the talented musicians.
$20.00+$0.50 service fee
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