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January 15, 2003 Chemirani Zarb Trio Father Djamchid and sons Keyvan and Bijan, are spellbinding masters of the Iranian zarb drum, the classical drum of Persia. The oldest Middle-Eastern percussion instrument, the Zarb is played with the fingers rather than the palm of the hand, therefore considered melodic and not percussive. The deft fingers of a virtuoso like Djamchid can coax a multiplicity of notes from the drum and produce blurring flourishes that leave audiences gasping in amazement. It takes years to master the Zarb, something Djamchid achieved in the 60s. Since then he has passed on his skills to his two sons, and teaches the Zarb and his own school in Europe where he now resides. Video: Performing at Peter Gabriels' WOMAD festival [WOMAD Spain, Caceres, April 2000 ] More links >>> here Who is your Iranian of the day? Email your image
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