Persian Garden - Sunday Afternoon's with Persian Music!

Dear Friends,

Shirzad Sharif (Som'ma) in conjunction with the Persian Cultural Center are proud to present: "Persian Garden"

A Bi-Weekly, Sunday afternoon program with Persian music, hosted by Shirzad Sharif
Featuring live performances & demonstrations, lectures & workshops focused entirely on Persian classical & folk music featuring amazing guest musicians from the bay area and beyond...

This will be a great way start your week as well as meet the musicians & hear great Persian music & their story in an intimate non-concert setting!!!

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Sunday Afternoon's with Persian Music!
Hosted by Shirzad Sharif

Opening evening:
Sunday, August 19th, 2007 -
Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm

Persian Garden will be at the Persian Center in Berkeley
2029 Durant Ave # 1
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 848-0264

Seating is limited, please arrive early to not disturb the live performances.
General admission $10, Students with ID $5

No prior knowledge of Persian language or music is required.

The opening program will include a discussion regarding Persian music from Shirzad Sharif as well as live Sufi music of Kurdistan on Tanbur, Tonbak & Daf followed by a Daf and Tonbak workshop as well as other surprise guest musician appearances.

Please bring your instruments with you if you will be participating in the workshop followed by the live performance.

Reading\Listening material may be provided by each guest speaker.

Website: www.shirzadsharif.com
eMail: shirzad@shirzadsharif.com