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Sara Amini mesmerizing with her renditions of timeless Iranian folk songs.

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The vibrant atmosphere at The Social as the Shibaali project enchants attendees.

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Habib Meftah, the skilled Iranian composer and percussionist, adding rhythmic magic to the night.

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Rouzbeh Esfand blending clarinet melodies with innovative electronic sounds.

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The social club crowd immersed in the soulful melodies of southern Iranian tunes.

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Sara Amini, the classical Iranian vocalist, casting her enchanting musical spell.

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Habib Meftah (right) and Rouzbeh Esfand creating musical excitement for the audience.

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Habib Meftah delivering an emotionally charged and unforgettable performance.

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Rouzbeh Esfand, the talented Iranian composer and clarinetist, captivating the crowd.

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Habib Meftah playing the Ney Jofti, a traditional southern Iranian wind instrument.

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Vaak Stage 2023 - Celebrate Middle Eastern melodies at the Closing Night festival in London. Brought to you by Vaak Records and Art Stage

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Vaak Stage 2023 Finale: Photos from an Electrifying Night

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Backstage moments with the performers: Elaha Soroor (left), Golnar Shahyar, Aida Shahghasemi, Misagh Moradi, and Basma Jabr.

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Elaha Soroor sharing her Afghan tunes at Vaak Stage 2023.

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Misagh Moradi: Iranian composer and vocalist.

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Misagh Moradi and Matt Davies on drums, creating musical magic.

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Basma Jabr's captivating Arab songs filling the air with enchantment.

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Basma Jabr: Mesmerizing the crowd at Kings Place with her performance.

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Borderless Harmony: Mona Matbou Riahi (left), Dave O'Brien, Aida Shahghasemi, and Matt Davies.

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Aida Shahghasemi: Iranian composer and vocalist, expressing emotions through music.

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Golnar Shahyar's Unforgettable Performance from 'Tear Drop' Album.

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Mona Matbou Riahi's soulful clarinet performance.

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Mahan Mirarab: Composer, guitarist, and musical director at second day of Vaak Stage 2023.

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Pouya Ehsaei and Mona Matbou Riahi blending their musical talents.

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Ashkan Layegh of Chemo Quartets wowing the audience with his piano skills.

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Day 2 Highlights: Vaak Stage 2023 - Mesmerizing snapshots of Aida Shahghasemi, Basma Jabr, Elaha Soroor, Golnar Shahyar, and more, at London's Middle Eastern music fest.

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Vaak Stage 2023 Second Night: Enchanting Captures of a Musical Odyssey

Vaak Stage 2023 - Day 1 - Text

Matt Davies, Dave O'Brien, and Kourosh Kanani: Trio performance at Vaak Stage 2023.

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Kourosh Kanani Trio with Misagh Moradi: Performing at Kings Place during Vaak Stage 2023.

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Kourosh Kanani, Dave O'Brien, and Ehsan Karami: Collaborative performance at Vaak Stage 2023.

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Kourosh Kanani: Talented jazz music composer and guitarist at Vaak Stage 2023.

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Ehsan Karami, Adib Rostami, and Dave O'Brien: Moments of improvised music at Vaak Stage 2023.

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Pouya Mahmoodi: Talented member of the Karaj Collective at Vaak Stage 2023.

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Sahar Zibaei: Guest vocalist with the Karaj Collective at Vaak Stage 2023.

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Ali Nourbakhsh: Member of the Karaj Collective at Vaak Stage 2023.

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Sahar Ziabei: Classical Iranian and Kurdish music vocalist, guest of the Karaj Collective at Vaak Stage 2023.

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Saleh Zarei with Sahar Zibaei: Karaj Collective at Vaak Stage 2023.

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Misagh Moradi with Kourosh Kanani Trio: Enchanting guest vocals at Vaak Stage 2023.

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Çiğdem Aslan and her ensemble: Received a warm reception at Vaak Stage 2023.

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Çiğdem Aslan: Closing the opening night of Vaak Stage 2023.

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Çigdem Aslan: Captivating the audience with her music at Vaak Stage 2023.

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Vaak Stage 2023 Day 1: Captivating snapshots from the Opening Night photo album, showcasing remarkable musicians from the Middle East and beyond at prestigious venues in London.

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Vaak Stage 2023 First Night: Captivating Photos of A Musical Journey

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Nik Bärtsch (left), Jeremias Keller, and Kaspar Rast captivate the audience with their seamless performance at London's Kings Place.

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Nik Bärtsch's Ronin performing at Kings Place.

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Nik Bärtsch and Jeremias Keller (bass) of Ronin at Kings Place.

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Nik Bärtsch expressed his gratitude to the audience and production team at Kings Place in London.

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From left to right: Gonçalo Maia Caetano, Ashkan Layegh, Sam Norris, and Harry Ling of Phemo Quartet.

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Ashkan Layegh (left) and Sam Norris of Phemo Quartet performing at Kings Place in London.

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The Kourosh Kanani Trio performing their new songs for the first time at The Social.

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Adib Rostami playing the Iranian traditional instrument, kamancheh, with the Kourosh Kanani Trio at The Social.

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From left to right: Ali Nourbakhsh, Shohre Khaatoon, and Parham Bahadoran jamming with the Kourosh Kanani Trio at The Social.

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Experience the magic of Nik Bärtsch's Ronin and the intimate performances of Kourosh Kanani Trio through the lens of photographers in Vaak Records' March 2023 Concert Series in London.

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Photo Journal: Vaak Records' March 2023 London Concerts

About WLF concert at RFH

Lianne La Havas preparing to captivate the audience with her music during soundcheck.

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Actress and performer Isabella Nefar greets the audience at the start of the event.

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Golnar Shahyar & Amir Wahba performing 'Tell My Mother She Has No Daughter Anymore,' a powerful song written by Shahyar in response to the women's freedom movement.

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Golnar Shahyar & Amir Wahba responding to the emotions of the captivated audience.

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Kelsey Lu delivered a moving rendition of her song "Blood" during her performance.

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Kelsey Lu captivating the audience with her cello performance at the Women's Freedom Concert in London.

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Fariba Balouch (left), an activist from Sistan & Baluchestan, Negin Shiraghaei, a human rights activist, and Dr. Roja Fazaeli, a Professor of Islamic Civilization and Near & Middle Eastern Studies at Trinity College, discussing the human rights situation in Iran.

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Rostam Mirlashari and his ensemble delivering an enchanting performance at the Royal Festival Hall.

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Rostam Mirlashari, an Iranian musician from the Sistan and Baluchestan province, performing traditional music from his homeland.

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Lianne La Havas' stunning solo performance at the Women's Freedom Concert.

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Lianne La Havas gracing the stage at the Women Life Freedom Concert.

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Misagh Morady (right) and Adib Rostami enchanting the audience with music from Lorestan at the Royal Festival Hall.

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Sakina Teyna (right) and Eren Aksahin delivering an impactful performance of Kurdish music at the event.

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Hasti C, the poet, sharing one of her powerful poems with the audience.

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Ziba Karbassi, another talented poet, reading her moving verses at the event.

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The London Contemporary Orchestra performing pieces by young Iranian musicians.

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Lafawndah, a Paris-based singer and songwriter, bringing her unique sound to the Woman Life Freedom Concert.

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Pouyan Biglar (left), Adib Rostami, Sahar Zibaei, and Ali Nourbakhsh coming together to perform traditional Iranian music.

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Emel Mathlouthi performs "Holm," a track inspired by an Iranian tune.

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Emel Mathlouthi performs at the Woman Life Freedom concert.


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Yasmin Levy performs a song inspired by "Soghati," an Iranian track by Hayedeh.

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Faramarz Aslani, a popular Iranian musician, performs at the Woman Life Freedom concert.

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Faramarz Aslani reacts to the audience's emotions.

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The London Contemporary Orchestra, with guest singers, performs "Baraye" by Shervin Hajipour.

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The finale performance of the Woman Life Freedom concert.

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A solidarity concert for the Iranian people in 2022. Featuring Lianne La Havas, Emel Mathlouthi, Faramarz Aslani, Golnar Shahyar, Kelsey Lu, Lafawndah, Rostam Mirlashari, Sakina Teyna, Yasmin Levy.

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Solidarity Concert for Iranian Protesters: "Woman Life Freedom" in Images

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On the opening night of Group B Festival, Shahram Nazeri performs at Vahdat Hall in Tehran.

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The José Luis Montón Trio performs on the first night of the Group B Festival.

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Mohsen Sharifian, an Iranian Ney-anban player, collaborates in a jam session with José Luis Montón.

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Shahram Nazeri's musical ensemble performs at Vahdat Hall in Tehran.

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Accordion player Gorka Hermosa performs at Vahdat Hall in Tehran.

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At the Group B Festival, Odei Lizaso (on the right), José Luis Montón, and Gorka Hermosa perform together.

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The Group B Music Festival took place at Vahdat Hall in Tehran.

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Gorka Hermosa, the Spanish accordionist, performs with Mohsen Sharifian and the Lian Band.

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Maestro Shahram Nazeri performed as the opening act at the Group B Festival.


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On the second night of the Group B Festival, José Luis Montón performs with the Lian Band.

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Shahram Nazeri expresses his gratitude to the audience at the Group B Music Festival in Tehran.

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The Group B Music Festival in Tehran coincided with the World Cup and featured performances by artists such as Shahram Nazeri, Mohsen Sharifian, and José Luis Montón.

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Group B Music Festival Photos: Celebrating Unity through Music

About Otagh's concert at RooBeRoo

"Otagh" band performs "In the Oil Fields" at the RooBeRoo Mansion.


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A robot hand is playing the piano at Otagh's concert.

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Asghar Piran from Otagh is performing at the RooBeRoo Mansion.

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Niusha Ghorbani sings "Ondor Bondor" by Otagh.

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Bamdad Afshar and Niusha Ghorbani are performing together at the "In the Oil Fields" concert.

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Pouya Shomali from Otagh is wearing a mask due to the COVID-19 pandemic during their performance at RooBeRoo Mansion in Tehran.