Ayyoub Saeidi - Dotâr
Olivier Casta - Dayereh

Istanbul, Turkey - 06.01.2025

On 1 January 2025, I met up with my friend Ayyoub Saeidi in Istanbul for another session. We were able to record a few pieces from the north Khorasan repertoire in a hostel at Bostanci Station.

BOSTANCI - Yk Ghorseh Haj Heydar | يك قرصه حاج حيدر

BOSTANCI - Dariyaye Tulan | بحر طويل

BOSTANCI - Darna | درنا

Ayyoub Saeidi - Dotâr
Olivier Casta - Dayereh

Istanbul, Turkey - 07.01.2025

On 1 January 2025, I met up with my friend Ayyoub Saeidi in Istanbul for another session. We were able to record a few pieces from the north Khorasan repertoire in a hostel at Bostanci Station.

BOSTANCI - Dunum Dunum | دونِم دونِم

BOSTANCI - Domdobay | دوندباى

BOSTANCI - Teyshom | تى شم

BOSTANCI - Shahrawani | شهروانى‎

Bostanci - Shakhatey | شاخطایی

Ayyoub Saeidi - Dotâr

Istanbul, Turkey - 01.01.2025

On 1 January 2025, I met up with my friend Ayyoub Saeidi in Istanbul for another session. We were able to record a few pieces from the north Khorasan repertoire in a hostel at Bostanci Station.

BOSTANCI - Teyshom (Solo Version) | تى شم

"Navai" is a soulful journey into the heart of Khorasan, a region steeped in rich cultural history and vibrant musical traditions. Performed by the gifted Hamid Vahabzadeh on the Dotar-e Abrisham (Silk Dotar), this rendition of the timeless folk melody "Navai" offers a uniquely soft and resonant interpretation.

The Dotar, a two-stringed long-necked lute, is the quintessential instrument of Khorasan. In this special recording, the traditional metallic strings are replaced with silk threads, imbuing the music with a warmer, more ethereal quality. The delicate touch of silk against wood creates an ancient yet intimate sound that carries the listener through vast plains and starlit deserts.

Hamid Vahabzadeh masterfully navigates the intricate nuances of "Navai," a piece known for its profound emotional depth and evocative melodies. It speaks of longing, natural beauty, and the enduring spirit of the land. This track is not just music; it's a living echo of generations of storytellers, poets, and musicians from Khorasan.

Immerse yourself in the enchanting sounds of "Navai" and experience the pure, unadulterated beauty of Persian folk music, brought to life through the unique voice of the Silk Dotar.

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Navai - Khorasan Folk Music

I am Eastern shaman 
playing in Silk road

شمن شرقی که در جاده ابریشم زیست میکند 

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