Category : Baha’i

Favorite review of Glimmerings

This is one of my favorite reviews of Glimmerings so far, written by Michael Diamond.  I especially enjoyed reading the third paragraph in which he links my music and inspiration with my beliefs as a Baha’i.  He writes: “Yet with ..

Phoenix of Love

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  • The last few days I have been pondering the untimely passing of a young and precious soul. While meditating upon his beautiful qualities, I was inspired to set to music the following passage from the Hidden Words of Baha’u’llah in ..

    Heavenly Wings-Composition for my Son’s 15th birthday!

    Heavenly Wings-Composition for my Son’s 15th birthday!

    Turning 15 is a huge milestone on the spiritual journey of life. Baha’u’llah referred to it as the commencement of maturity and in the Baha’i Faith it is the age at which a young person begins to take on for ..

    New Composition: Thy Heart is My Home

    I have been traveling lately and haven’t had the opportunity to compose. So today, as I was sitting at the piano, the urge to create a new piece was so strong. The adrenalin rush during the process was phenomenal as ..

    Childrens Song: Service is an Honor (free download)

    About 3 months ago, I composed a song on the theme of prayer entitled ‘When we pray’ (with lyrics created by Farshid Kamali).  It was created for Ruhi Book 3, Grade 2 children’s classes so that the children can learn ..

    The making of Amame – a collaboration

    I’ve had the pleasure of working with some incredible musicians lately – one of them is my friend and talented musician Ali Youssefi.   I met him last year in April when I was visiting the Baha’i World Centre in Israel. ..

    'The Photograph' – dedicated to the Centenary of Abdu'l-Baha's visit to America

    I have had the pleasure of working on a song entitled ‘The Photograph’ dedicated to the centenary of Abdu’l-Baha’s travels to the West. The creator behind the project is Sonbol Taefi, a professional singer and composer who lives in New ..

    New rough song: Rain Down All These Blessings

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  • I composed a song yesterday that I wanted to share with you.  I love this quotation as it reminds me of all my loved ones that I wish blessings to be showered upon. The ‘ahhhing’ at the end are supposed ..

    May Music Sale!

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    For the whole month of May, we are having a music sale! With every purchase of Glimmerings CD,  a free download of Fire and Gold will be given as a gift. (After your purchase of Glimmerings, an email will be ..

    Children’s Song: When we Pray (free download)

    I recently met a talented lyricist on Facebook.  We clicked immediately and he sent some of his inspirational work which fascinated me.  Creating lyrics have not been my strength so I was thrilled to be able to collaborate with him ..