# Event Details - **Event Name**: ZÂ (East Bay) 2nd Show added on July 30th - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm - **Event Description**: ZÂ is an immersive musical performance exploring the sacred and ceremonial traditions of Lorestan.About this EventRooted in the intersection of birth, grief and transcendence, the program traces a powerful emotional and spiritual arc through Lorestani mourning rituals and whirling ceremonial practices. Through deeply expressive musical language the performance guides audiences from lamentation toward ecstasy and transformation.Blending the mournful voice of the kamancheh, the hypnotic pulse of ceremonial percussion, and the melodic and harmonic depth of tar, the work offers an intimate yet powerful experience that reflects both ancient spiritual traditions and living cultural memory.The concert will begin at 7:30 pm, but doors will open at 7pm. Tickets are available on Eventbrite and by contacting Nariman Assadi (530-574-4636 or narimanpercussion@gmail.com)The program is 80 minutes long with no intermission.Donations are tax deductible through our fiscal sponsor non profit.For anyone who is interested in donating or sponsoring please contact Nariman Assadi by telephone at(530) 574-4636 or by email atnarimanpercussion@gmail.comAbout Artists:Mazdak Alipour: International Kamancheh Virtuoso & Award-Winning ComposerWith a distinguished career spanning over 30 years, Mazdak (Moslem) Alipour is a visionary Kamancheh player, vocalist, and composer. Born into a musical lineage in Khorramabad, Iran, he began his journey under the tutelage of his father, the legendary maestro Faraj Alipour.Global Recognition & AwardsMazdak is a celebrated artist on the global stage, earning prestigious recognition for his innovation in Persian music:Global Music Awards:Multi-award winner, holding both Silver and Bronze Medals (2020 & 2021).Silk Road Project: Featured soloist conducted by the Academy Award-winning Tan Dun.UNESCO: Distinguished performer at “Mozart Day” in France.UCLA Collaboration: Currently collaborating with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), contributing to its prestigious musical programs and showcasing his expertise through specialized performances and cultural initiatives.Musical Vision & InnovationCurrently based in Los Angeles, Mazdak is renowned for his mastery of musical fusion, blending ancient Persian heritage with contemporary global genres. With over 20 albums and the publication of “Taal” (a seminal book on Lori music), he continues to influence the world music scene through film scoring, international tours, and advanced music education.Behfar BahadoranBorn in Tehran / Iranian 1987• Studied under Iranian classical and folkore music masters including Homayoun Khorram,Ramin Rahimi, Ali-Akbar Moradi, Darioush Talaei, and Hamid Motebassem• Visual Arts graduate from Maryland Institute College of Art• Composer, multi instrumentalist and a multidisciplinary visual artist• Founded P e z h a k Ensemble in 2008. Band leader and cofounder of Sorvad Ensemble• Worked and performed alongside notorious international Musicians an artists such as ShahramNazeri, Majid Derakhshani, Alireza Shahmohammadi, Pejman Hadadi, Pezhham Akhavass, DawnAvery, John Wubbenhorst, Larry Mitchel, Kazem Davoudian, Susan Deyhim and Mojgan Shajarian.• Performs regularly at many prestigious venues in the United States including the Palace ofFine Arts in San Francisco; Lincoln Center and Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York; Kennedy Center and Freer Shackler Gallery in Washington D.C.Nariman AssadiNariman is an Iranian musician. Raised in Tehran, he always felt drawn to percussioninstruments. At the age of thirteen, he began studying Tombak under Master Amir MogharabSamadi.• From 2008 to 2013, Nariman performed at Vahdat Hall as a soloist and with the PersianPercussion Ensemble at Pars Academy, the premier music academy for children. After masteringTombak, he then began learning Daf under the great Master Bijan Kamkar. With a strongunderstanding of the Daf and Tombak, Nariman started learning Barbat (Oud) under MasterMohammad Firouzi.• In 2015, Nariman immigrated to the United States. He immediately began his professionalmusic career by performing and attending festivals.• Along with being a member of various ensembles, Nariman is a certified-Orff teacher andteaches Daf, Tombak, and Music for children.• In 2022, he toured all over the United States with Afra Ensemble, led by Master HosseinBehrouzina. Additionally, Nariman relaeasd his first album Larzanah, Improvisation of IranianFolk Music, with Master Faraj Alipour on vocals and Kamancheh.- Currently, he teaches Iranian Music at Farsi Schools in Sacramento and the Bay Area. He alsoteaches music at more than seven elemantary schools in Sacramento. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond/zÂ-east-bay-2nd-show-added-on-july-30th/100001992656730923 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, music, art, live-music, performances, festivals, concerts, kids, fine-arts, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Central Stage - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 44.52, max: 65.87, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Richmond - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Central Stage - **lat**: 37.9015894 - **long**: -122.313509 - **full address**: Central Stage, 5221 Central Avenue, Richmond, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: ZÂ (East Bay) 2nd Show added on July 30th - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/9f2238bbaef4a9fd129d1f3d707ace4af8737cff7f3119b3a50a8a35d6ae503a-rimg-w1200-h1714-dc020101-gmir.jpg?v=1782606665 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is ZA (East Bay) 2nd Show added on July 30th being held? - **A:** ZA (East Bay) 2nd Show added on July 30th takes place on Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Fri, 31 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Central Stage, 5221 Central Avenue, Richmond, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing ZA (East Bay) 2nd Show added on July 30th? - **A:** ZA (East Bay) 2nd Show added on July 30th is organized by Nariman Assadi. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** ZA (East Bay) 2nd Show added on July 30th is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Richmond, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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