Improvising the In-Between: In Remembrance and Solidarity
Improvising the In-Between reflects the mixed feelings that emerge in times of political tension—between fear and hope, distance and belonging, and the public narratives of politics and the private realities of people’s lives. Through Persian/Jazz improvisation, Sibarg Ensemble brings original compositions and traditional melodies reimagined into a shared musical space where difference is not erased but heard. The performance offers unity among people through deep listening—not as a slogan, but as a practice of collaboration and making something new together in real time.
Featuring:
Sara Saberi – oud & vocals
Hesam Abedini – vocals
Dhiren Panikker – piano & keyboard
Rodolfo Zuniga – drums
* CSU Fullerton New Music Ensemble directed by Dr. Eric Dries join Sibarg Ensemble for a portion of the concert
About Sibarg:
As San Diego Troubadour noted, Sibarg Ensemble embodies “an organic authenticity that reflects strong ties to both traditional Persian music and improvisational aspects of jazz.” Founded in 2008 by vocalist Hesam Abedini at Tehran Music Conservatory, Sibarg broke new ground as both the conservatory’s first intercultural ensemble and the first to bring together students from both the women’s and men’s music schools. Since relocating to the US in 2010, the ensemble has performed at UCLA’s Royce Hall, USC’s Bovard Auditorium, and the Carlsbad Music Festival. Their debut album “Cipher” (2018) exemplifies their dynamic approach to intercultural music-making, where traditional Iranian music and jazz improvisation interweave in an ever-evolving creative dialogue.
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