Arash Sasan Band: Baraye Hope – an Evening for Iranwith special guest Melina Sharbati
The music of Arash Sasan and his band opens doors to a world of sound, stories and emotions. Oriental and Mediterranean elements meld with jazz and traditional Persian songs, which are brought to life by Sasan’s sensitive play. His pieces tell of memories, longing, and encounters, with every performance an intense experience.
The music of Arash Sasan and his band opens doors to a world of sound, stories and emotions. Oriental and Mediterranean elements meld with jazz and traditional Persian songs, which are brought to life by Sasan’s sensitive play. His pieces tell of memories, longing, and encounters, with every performance an intense experience.
What makes this band special is their palpable bond and joy of playing. Delicate, one might say intimate moments are juxtaposed with pulsating grooves, while crystal-clear melodies alternate with spontaneous improvisation. Dynamics, rhythm and musical poetry combine to create a sound that goes straight to the heart. In his lyrics, Arash Sasan draws on the rich narrative of Persian folk, combining this tradition with personal images and contemporary issues. He explains the background to his songs in German – in an approachable, authentic narrative with a fine sense of humour and nuance.
Accompanying him will be the pianist Josef Reßle, winner of the BMW Welt Young Artist Jazz Award, who convinces with his lyrical sensitivity and powerful presence; the drummer Christian Lettner, professor at the University of Music and Theatre Munich and long-time member of Klaus Doldinger’s Passport, who characterises the band’s sound with precision grooves and a great tonal range; and the Venezuelan double bassist Wilbert Pepper, who trained at the renowned El Sistema and unites jazz, classical and world music with a warm tone and flexible lines. Together they engage in tension-filled, sensitive musical dialogues – an invitation to experience music as a unifying language between cultures.
The singer Melina Sharbati will be appearing as a special guest, adding an extra musical and artistic dimension to the programme.
Why “Baraye”?
“Baraye” (Persian: برای) means “for” and stands for standing up for people, causes and hope. The word has also become a symbol of solidarity and the desire for change.
A donation box will be set up during the concert. The donations will directly support musicians in Iran who are currently living and working under difficult conditions.
With the kind support of the Kulturreferat of the City of Munich
