Peia Live in Concert with Ali Ghamsari

Dear Friends in Portland and Eugene due to an extraordinary amount of governmental red tape Ali will not be able to join us this weekend. However, I am deeply grateful to Sean Frenette for stepping in and continuing to bless this music with his brilliance along with Luna Marcus and Jarrod Kaplan.

 I hope you will come sing a prayer ripe with the flame of freedom on my 31st circle of the sun. 

Peia

Come be lifted to a place of timeless beauty and mystical union by sacred song preserver Peia and Iranian master tar player Ali Ghamsari. Travel the globe in song and deepen into a world of peace through the universal language of music. 

The Language of Birds Tour is a collaboration rooted in the beauty of ancient tradition, yet giving voice to the delicate times in which we live.  Throughout the ages many mystic traditions have interpreted the language of birds as divine communication, the voice of spirit and the earth. Birds themselves have long been understood as a universal symbol for freedom and peace.  Through The Language of Birds Ali and Peia build a bridge rich with the depth of cultural diversity, the enchantment of persian poetry, the innate beauty of soaring melody and the precious glimmer of hope for a more peaceful world.  

    Gifted with a broad, soaring vocal range and crystalline tone Peia's voice pierces the heart with bell like clarity.  She sings with depth and beauty, moving audiences to tears and inviting listeners to reconnect with one's own purpose and the heart of the Earth.  Accompanying herself with Charango, Harmonium, and Guitar, Peia’s music creates an organic soundscape for deep vibrational healing.  

    As a sacred song preserver Peia has gathered songs from indigenous traditions all across the globe, as well as the stories and teachings with which they are woven.  She has traveled extensively and studied from the rich lineages of Medieval Chant, Bulgarian and Celtic Folk Music, Medicine songs from the Native peoples of North and South America and Indian Classical Raga.  Peia's original song writing draws upon a deep well love and respect for Mother Earth and the Spirit of all Life.

See Peia's 'Machi' Video

Ali Ghamsari is one of the most prominent and prolific composers in the younger generation of Iranian artists. His music honors the traditional style of Persian Radif while reflecting the voice of the people and the delicate times in which we live.  

As a multi-instrumentalist Ali displays mastery of Tar, as well as Setar, Divan and Guitar. In 2014 he was awarded 'Best Instrumentalist of the Year' by the Iranian Musicma awards as well as 'Best Orchestral Composer of the Year' in 2012 for his piece 'So Long Goodbyes.  Ali's last US tour in 2012 alongside vocalist Hamayoun Shajarian brought him to large halls across the country including Town Hall in NY and Wheeler Hall at UC Berkley.  The Language of Birds tour is an incredible opportunity to hear Ali in an intimate setting.

See Ali's video of 'Maktabe Alizade'

Two wonderful Portland Community events will follow this concert:

'Whistle while you work' Permaculture Action Day with City Repair

Saturday March 7th 10am-1pm

Portland Location TBA

Come dig in and get your hands dirty in a community building project while singing traditional work songs from around the world led by Peia.  Come make a joyful noise and create a more beautiful city together. More Details to follow.

The City Repair Project is an organized group action that educates and inspires communities and individuals to creatively transform the places where they live.

WHAT We Do: City Repair facilitates artistic and ecologically-oriented placemaking through projects that honor the interconnection of human communities and the natural world.  

Voice Opening & Cultivation Workshop with Peia

Saturday Mach 7th 4pm-7pm

Mandala Yoga Portland

Come deepen into the beauty and power of your own authentic voice, guided by the experience and expertise of Peia. In this workshop we will learn techniques to harness the natural resonance of the voice, and allow authentic, divine sound to move through us. Working with tools from the ancient Indian alchemy of Raga we will enter a meditative practice know as the Yoga of Sound. We gain deeper understanding of the physical workings of the voice from Vocal Pedagogy (science of the voice) and learn to sing with grace, power, flexibility and ease. Every one of us is gifted with a uniquely beautiful voice, and this workshop will help you open into your full potential. Recommended for singers at all stages on the journey, from very beginner to advanced

More info and registration here