A night of classical persian music with Baarbad Ensemble, hosted by Neruda Arts. "Neruda Arts is a non-profit world music presenter dedicated to building bridges in our community through music, dance, drama, and literary and visual arts from around the world. Founded in 2001 by Artistic Director Isabel Cisterna, the organization’s vision is to be a prime mover in the creation of a fertile environment for diverse expression in arts and cultural production within the communit

A night of improvised Persian classical music and whirling Sama dance.This event presents a duet by internationally acclaimed master musicians, Ostad Saeed Farajpoori on kamanche, and Amir Koushkani on tar. Siavash Kaveh accompanies them on daf and Araz Nayeb Pashayee on tombak. Whirling Sufi semazan dancer, Farzad AJ, will join the musical ensemble. This performance celebrates the enduring legacy and inspiration of Rumi’s poetry and teachings, manifested in music and dan