Emad Bonakdar
Emad Bonakdar, Master Flamenco/Persian Fusion will perform at Beyond Persia’s No Rooz event on March 17th with percussionist, Mohamad Mohsenzadeh. Born in 1969, Emad began learning guitar at a very young age.  Initially, he started his training in jazz and pop.  It took him twenty years and much soul searching before he found a home in Flamenco, a style that touched his heart and allowed him to express his deep emotions and passion in a way that no other music could.  His love of traditional Persian music, coupled with expressive and soulful Flamenco music, created a style that is uniquely his >>> ARTICLE

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A special VIP Reception for the press, collectors, and those interested in previews will be held at 7-11PM on Saturday, March 17th, 2007 and will feature a rare acoustic performance by Persian/Flamenco master Emad Bonakdar and percussionist Mohamad Mohsenzadeh, at Gallery One, 1 Embarcadero, Lobby level, suite 1 EC, San Francisco, CA 94111. Tel. 415-392-3570.  FREE ADMISSION. Exhibit runs 17- 30th march. Contact www.BeyondPersia.org for more information on the event and the artists.