17. desember: Soloalbum fra/from Kaveh Mahmudiyan

Publisert 17/12/25

As one of the most prominent performers of the Iranian traditional instrument Tombak, Kaveh Mahmudiyan is out with his first solo album; Between Hands features his own compositions where the emblematic Tombak has a central role, generating an overall sound. With him is Jon Balke on keys and percussion, who also produced and mixed the album.

BETWEEN HANDS ORIG 04 09 06

Mastered by Espen Høydalsvik,
Coverdesign by Parviz Bayani
Released with financial support from The Arts Council Norway

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12. desember: Norwegian World Orchestra & Javid Afsari Rad – Bigah

Publisert 12/12/25

The album features music from a piece composed by Javid Afsari Rad for the Norwegian World Orchestra, commissioned by Ultima Festival in 2021.

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23. november: Solo Cissokho release

Publisert 23/11/25

Solo by the powerful master of kora, Solo Cissokho, was recorded by his long-time friend and colleague, Olav Torget, in Sofienberg church in Oslo in 2003. This is the only recording with voice and kora alone Cissokho ever did, offering a unique and beautiful collection of songs that showcase the legacy of one of the world’s greatest kora players.

Produced by Olav Torget. cover - digital 3000x3000

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