Caravan World Music Ensemble
Caravan World Music Ensemble
The Grossmont Middle East Ensemble was established by the Grossmont College Department of Music in the Fall of 2019 and is also just a community of musicians.
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Shirin playalong
Shirin playalong
Folk song from Lorestan. Etude in 4 keys. Shushtari (H).
"Shirin playalong" is a World Fusion track by Caravan World Music Ensemble on SoundClick. The production choices feel intentional, giving the track a distinct character. The production choices here reflect a genuine understanding of what makes world fusion work. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick World Fusion chart, peaking at #5. Explore the full Caravan World Music Ensemble catalog on SoundClick and discover more World Fusion music from independent creators.
Yasi's Lulluby
Yasi's Lulluby
A folksong (most probably Kurdish) that Yasi sang as a lullaby to our sons. Love
"Yasi's Lulluby" is a World Fusion track by Caravan World Music Ensemble on SoundClick. Every element serves the song, creating a cohesive listening experience from start to finish. The production choices here reflect a genuine understanding of what makes world fusion work. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick World Fusion chart, peaking at #4. "Yasi's Lulluby" is part of the Caravan World Music Ensemble catalog on SoundClick, where independent artists connect with a global audience.
sari cecek playalong
sari cecek playalong
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"sari cecek playalong" is a World Fusion track by Caravan World Music Ensemble on SoundClick. It is the kind of track that finds the right moment to make itself heard. For fans of world fusion, this one is worth the listen. It has reached the top 10 on the SoundClick World Fusion chart, peaking at #5. Explore the full Caravan World Music Ensemble catalog on SoundClick and discover more World Fusion music from independent creators.
Neydavood Esfahan playalong
Neydavood Esfahan playalong
Discover this World Fusion track.
SoundClick artist Caravan World Music Ensemble presents "Neydavood Esfahan playalong", an outstanding release in the World Fusion genre. It is the kind of track that finds the right moment to make itself heard. The track delivers a memorable listening experience in this genre, and effortlessly connects with the listener. "Neydavood Esfahan playalong" has peaked at #11 in the World Fusion category on SoundClick. Caravan World Music Ensemble continues to build a World Fusion catalog on SoundClick, one of the longest-running platforms for independent artists.
4 O'Clock playalong
4 O'Clock playalong
Gulf song by Ali Mahbûb in Rast
SoundClick artist Caravan World Music Ensemble presents "4 O'Clock playalong", an outstanding release in the World Fusion genre. It rewards close listening, revealing new details on each playthrough. The kind of world fusion track that draws you in and holds your attention through to the end "4 O'Clock playalong" has peaked at number 3 on the SoundClick World Fusion chart. Caravan World Music Ensemble is an independent artist on SoundClick, releasing World Fusion music directly to fans worldwide. Download this track for free.
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We are the Grossmont College Middle East Ensemble, the first of it's kind in San Diego county. Stage name: Caravan World Music Ensemble, we are open to all instruments and levels, with players from both the college and the community, and specializing in musics from the vast Afro-Asiatic region known these days as the "Middle East".
Band/artist history
Grossmont Middle East Ensemble (GMEE) was offered as 1-unit class by the Grossmont College Music Department in the Fall of 2019. Directed by Farhad Bahrami, here are the founding members of the ensemble:
Joan Thompson: oud - Richard Johnson: nay - Tamia Dowlatabadi: qanun - Brandon Wallace: oud - Frederick Reed: accordion - Randa Jalo: piano - Angelica Pruitt: bass - Ian Marquez: guitar - Farzaneh Foroughi: daf - Hector Delgado: dumbek - Lily Gonzalez: percussion - Eric Bronson: dumbek - David Deutsch: guitar - Jesus Perfecto: guitar - Gabrielle Nagtalon: cello - Karla Aguirre: cello - Stacey Barnett: voice - Rebecca Romani: voice - Eileen Conway: voice, conga - Katayoun Hutson: voice, dance + Sylvia Hansen: flute + Aico Simon: voice + Sina Rezvanpour: santur.
Have you performed in front of an audience?
Even with different backgrounds and instruments, in our very first semester we performed two successful concerts - one together with the Grossmont College Afro-Cuban Ensemble.
Your musical influences
To think that Middle Eastern (ME) music is one music, would be to ignore the long histories and diverse cultures of peoples from Afghanistan all the way through North Africa to Spain. With deep and varied roots, in modern times ME music has fused with various classical, pop, and jazz musics to offer an even wider variety of musics.
What equipment do you use?
Voices and any instrument! Mostly acoustic instruments, but electric is ok. Helpful to have "quarter-tone" capability, but not required - i.e. piano & guitar ok. Oud, qanun, and nay flute are some of the main traditional instruments well-suited to ME musics.
Anything else?
The recordings here were done during the Spring of 2020 when classes were moved online. Basic tracks with singer (Stacey) and percussion (Farzaneh) were recorded at the Grossmont College Media Arts studios, initially as learning tools for the class. Once online, players contributed parts that were added on top of the basic tracks. Many tunes include qanun and nay. "Purple" includes santur. "Navai" and "Asfur" feature Aico's vocal harmonies. Ian is featured on guitar on 3 tracks, and we have an opening taqsim by Brandon. All in all a great project to remember Spring 2020 by: "Letter from Home".
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I enjoyed this piece of music - a very rhythmic and entertaining track.
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