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 ..
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 ..
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 ..
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 ..
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 ..
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. ..
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 ..
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 ..
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 ..
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 ..