Event
Adelaide
Ashkan Shafiei - WOMADelaide
Adelaide
Event
Based in Iranian folk traditions yet shaped by the rich musical sounds of Tehran in the 60s and 70s, Ashkan Shafiei's music blends nostalgia and innovation in ways that defy definition. Raised in Iran on smuggled pre-revolution cassette tapes and later influenced by Western genres via the internet, Ashkan's influences reflect a life lived between worlds. Now based in Sydney, the work of this singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and composer is a deeply personal exploration of identity, memory and change, delivered through poetic metaphors, hypnotic grooves and the raw, expressive 'voice' of the rubab, a short-necked, lute-like plucked string instrument. A recent graduate of Music in Exile's Artist Accelerator Program, Ashkan was funded to travel across Australia, record his debut EP Hunter, and produce his first music video.
In association with Nexus Arts.
In association with Nexus Arts.
<p>Caters for people who use a wheelchair.</p><p>Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)</p><p>Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.</p><p>An access and inclusion statement is available (make this available on your website).</p>
Facilities
Bar
Cafe
Family Friendly
Non Smoking
Parents Room
Pop Up Wine Bar
Public Toilet
Restaurant
Shop / Gift Shop
