Arash Sasan Band – „Baraye Hoffnung – Ein Abend für Iran“ mit Special Guest Melina Sharbati

The music of Arash Sasan and his band combines oriental and Mediterranean soundscapes
with jazz and traditional Persian songs. His pieces tell of longing, memory and
and encounters and turn every performance into an intense concert experience.

What makes this band so special is their palpable solidarity and joy of playing. Tender,
almost intimate moments are juxtaposed with pulsating grooves, clear melodies with spontaneous
improvisation. Dynamics, rhythm and musical poetry combine to create a sound
that is immediately moving. In terms of content, Arash Sasan draws on the rich narrative traditions of Persian folk
Persian folk songs and combines them with personal images and contemporary themes. The
background to his pieces in German - approachable, authentic and with a fine feel for nuances.
for nuances.
At his side are pianist Josef Reßle, winner of the BMW Welt Young Artist Jazz Award,
and drummer Christian Lettner, professor at the University of Music and Performing Arts Munich
Munich and long-time member of Passport under the direction of Klaus Doldinger. The
Venezuelan double bassist Wilbert Pepper, trained at the renowned El Sistema, complements the ensemble
the ensemble with a warm tone and stylistic versatility. Together they create musical
dialogues full of tension and sensitivity - an invitation to experience music as a unifying language
between cultures.
Special guest singer Melina Sharbati joins the ensemble and adds an additional tonal and artistic dimension to the program.
additional tonal and artistic dimension to the program.

Why "Baraye"?
"Baraye" (Persian: برای) means "for" and stands for the advocacy of people, concerns and hope.
hope. The word has also become a symbol of solidarity and the desire for change.
change.
A donation box will be set up at the concert. The donations will directly support
musicians in Iran who are currently living and working under difficult conditions.
working conditions. With a solidarity ticket model, everyone can contribute as much as possible
and send a signal of solidarity.