A night highlighting the cultural delights of Iran is returning to Belfast to help raise awareness of the plight of women in the Middle Eastern country.
After a successful event in July, acclaimed Iranian santoor player Behnam Pour is returning to the Accidental Theatre in Belfast.
Behnam will once more play his beautiful santoor - a 72-string Iranian instrument - and Hamed Jafarian and Sara Sanaee will sing, as they bring you Persian music old and new.
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Following the sold out event during the summer, the organisers are hoping it will celebrate all the beautiful things produced by the people of Iran, while supporting those who have escaped from the tyranny there so far.
Behnam came to Northern Ireland as an asylum seeker, losing his beloved santoor along the way, and was helped by Northern Ireland-based intersectional arts collective Beyond Skin to get it back.
He has played extensively in film music, as well as performing in numerous concerts in Asia, Europe and Africa.
As well as this, Behnam teaches music at the music conservatory and composes in folkloric and traditional Iranian music genres, collaborating with European musicians on several music projects and workshops.
Accidental Theatre is proud to be hosting this wonderful musician, and can't wait to share this event with everyone. This family-friendly show is one for everyone to enjoy, soaking up the culture of Iran and beyond.
Tickets are available worldwide, as the show will be live streamed so everyone can watch it anywhere, anytime.
The show takes place on Saturday, November 12 at 8pm at Accidental Theatre, 12-13 Shaftesbury Square, Belfast.
Booking is available here.
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