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Niyaz, the Autobiography
by Nazy Kaviani12-Sep-2011
Azam Ali and her band, Niyaz, will be coming to the Bay Area next weekend. Azam Ali, the band’s vocalist, and her multi-instrumentalist husband, Ramin Torkian live in Montreal with their family. I was so lucky to get fellow Iranian.com’er Souri’s help to photograph them in their home. I was then able to catch up with them in Bally on their family vacation to chat for a few minutes. So, across countries and continents, here’s my interview with the dynamic couple about their music, their lives, and their future plans! Niyaz featuring Azam Ali will perform at Yoshi’s in Oakland on September 17, 2011; at the Rio Theater in Vancouver on September 22; and at the El Rey in Los Angeles on September 25, 2011. Photo credits: Azam Ali and Ramin Torkian photos by Souri, 2009 concert photos by Shari Rezaei, and Azam Ali’s professional portrait photography by Austin Young.
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Thank you all
by Nazy Kaviani on Fri Sep 23, 2011 10:31 AM PDTThank you all for your kind comments on this feature. Niyaz was absolutely amazing live! And Azam Ali is one of the warmest and nicest entertainers I have ever met. If she comes to your parts, make sure you catch her onstage!
A great band
by Nabarz on Wed Sep 14, 2011 02:02 PM PDTI have all their albums, great music. I did feel sorry for her after the hard time some Iranians gave her for her song in the film 300. She did a public apology on her website!
Great band! Great voice!
by Tabarzin on Wed Sep 14, 2011 02:34 AM PDTWhen are they coming downunder? There's a massive fan community in the antipodes.
Dear Tiger Lily: Not sure what for...
by Bavafa on Tue Sep 13, 2011 04:42 PM PDTbut you are most welcome.
'Hambastegi' is the main key to victory
Mehrdad
Wow
by Truthseeker9 on Tue Sep 13, 2011 02:49 PM PDTJust googled them and listened to this. Truly amazing, thanks for introducing them to us. And they seem to be a lovely couple, and what a beautiful woman.
//www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDJ4058e_VU
I really like them
by jamh on Tue Sep 13, 2011 02:07 PM PDTI wish I were in SF to see them.
a very delightful experience!
by Souri on Tue Sep 13, 2011 10:24 AM PDTIt was great talking to Azam and Ramin, such beautiful spirits!
This was a warm and nice experience i will never forget.
Azam is really a gem.....Her voice, her personality, her way of expression....everything she says is sweet and nice.
I wish Azam and Ramin more success and more power in their career.
A big thank to Nazy aziz for giving me this opportunity to know these wonderful artists.
Dear Vildemose: appreciate the info... I missed that
by Bavafa on Tue Sep 13, 2011 09:18 AM PDTI am in such awe with the music that I missed it all together.
I will see if I can go Sat night, it will be tight as Reno race is going on :)
'Hambastegi' is the main key to victory
Mehrdad
Bavafa jan: She was
by vildemose on Tue Sep 13, 2011 09:12 AM PDTBavafa jan: She was member of VAS band. It says in one fo the pictures.
Reform requires the consent of the corrupt
I LOVE the music and wish I could go to see them
by Bavafa on Tue Sep 13, 2011 09:11 AM PDTHer singing and style reminds of VAS which I have not seen/heard much from lately. They were one of my favorite group and would seek any opportunity to see them live.
//www.youtube.com/watch?v=uM1Q1i3Toq4&feature=fvwrel
//www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUqFNExjnTs
'Hambastegi' is the main key to victory
Mehrdad
Thanks Nazy jan and also Souri jan
by Anahid Hojjati on Tue Sep 13, 2011 07:50 AM PDTI enjoyed looking at the pictures and learning more about Azam Ali and her husband. I am looking forward to Saturday night performance. Hope to see some friends there too.
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by maziar 58 on Tue Sep 13, 2011 07:02 AM PDTnice pics and voice ;thanks for posting it wasn't her voice in that movie 300?
Maziar
Azam Ali
by Cost-of-Progress on Tue Sep 13, 2011 06:56 AM PDTHer music is a mix of Indian, Oriental, instrumental with some Persian influence. She sings one of Haayedeh's songs in Parsi in her latest solo album. She was born in Iran, but left when she was little and spent time in India before heading West.
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IRAN FIRST
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Loved the music! Are they Afghan?
by VATANAM on Mon Sep 12, 2011 11:11 PM PDTIf yes, how come the song sounded Azari? Didn't understand a word, unfortunately. May be something wrong with my ears. However, I loved the music and her voice. The photos were great, but #1 had too much make up.
Very Interesting couple and music
by Monda on Mon Sep 12, 2011 10:41 PM PDTI will make an effort to be there!
Nice Photo Essay
by Multiple Personality Disorder on Mon Sep 12, 2011 09:15 PM PDTI bought my ticket and I am ready to go,,,