Kourosh Zolani's latest music video
Kourosh's live interview on VOA Persian part 1
Kourosh's live interview on VOA Persian part 2
Memorial Music Piece Written by Kourosh Zolani Dedicated to 9/11 Victims and Their Families
Kourosh composed a memorial piece called “Peaceful Planet” for victims and families of the September 11, 2001 attack on the World Trade Center. The musical piece’s 11 minutes, 9 seconds chronicles the time before, during and after the attack.
The first part of the musical piece portrays the world before the attack; the second part describes the tragedy and horrible feelings during the attack followed by the third part that shows the sadness and confusion after the attack. Finally, the piece ends with the artist’s imagination of a peaceful planet. It depicts a beautiful spring day, full of peace, happiness, and birds singing along.
Kourosh Zolani's interview with the Jon Lewis show on July 19, 2010
Kourosh Zolani's new album, Memoirs of Sangesar, is released now:
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Previous events
- Performances with Symphony Orchestras (e.g., MESTO Orchestra and Los Angeles Valley Symphony Orchestra, etc.) as the Soloist and Composer Top
- Jerash Festival, Jordan, July 2007
- Schoenberg Hall, UCLA, November 5, 2006
- Kennedy Center, Washington DC, March 8, 2006
- Main Stage Theater, Los Angeles Valley College, December 11, 2004
- Concerts for Peace, Glendale Music Series, Brand Library, May 11, 2003
- West Los Angeles College Main stage, March 2, 2003
- Performances with World Known Ensembles and Musicians Top
- Aria Ensemble, Bridges Hall of Music, December 1, 2007
- Eastern Soul Concert, Schoenberg Hall, UCLA, March 2, 2007
- JPLFolks Awards Show, Galaxy Theater, Los Angeles, November 7, 2004, Trio with Karen Bentley (Violin), Julianne Markavitch (Piano), Kourosh Zolani (Santour)
- Festival of Interfaith Unity, Yuval Ron Quartet & Kourosh Zolani (Santour), April 25, 2004
- Global Dreams: a new music series, Salvation Theater, John Schneider, (Microtonal Viola & Guitars) and Kourosh Zolani (Santour), October 18, 2003
- Along the Silk Road, Persia and Points East, Special performance for kids at the Hollywood Bowl, with Avaz International Dance Theatre, August 11-15, 2003
- Open House in Multi-Cultural Music and Arts Foundation of Northridge, Performance both Solo and with Elisabeth Waldo ensemble, November 17, 2002
- Traditional Concert with Persian ensemble, Portland, November 9, 2002
- Traditional Concert with Persian ensemble, Florida, November 2, 2002
- Performance as a guest soloist in Middle East Ensemble, Director: Dr. A.J. Racy, Schoenberg hall, UCLA, March 7, 2002
- Lectures, Workshops and Santour Recitals Top
- Invited as a Guest Lecturer
- UCLA, Department of Ethnomusicology, 2007
- Pomona College, Music Department, 2005
- L.A. Trade Tech College, 2005
- CA State University, Long Beach, Music Department, 2004
- Workshops
- Los Angels Public Libraries Celebrate our Diverse City, Workshops, 2006
- Sun Valley Library, September 8
- Cahuenga Library, September 12
- Platt Library, September 28
- Brentwood Library, October 17
- Public Concerts and Workshops Sponsored by American Federation of Musicians (Local 47) & Los Angeles County Arts Commission
- Edendale Library, November 21,2005
- Maywood Chavez Library, July 27,2004
- West Covina Library, June 23, 2004
- Agoura Hills Library, September 9, 2003
- Performances and workshops at 20th Annual Summer Solstice Folk Music Festival, June 22-23, 2002
- Santour Recitals
- Santour Recital #4, Rancho Cucamonga, Spring, 2009
- Santour Recital #3, Franz Hall, UCLA, October 30, 2005
- Listening Room Concert Series, an acoustic evening of local, national and international performing songwriters, August 2, 2004
- Santour Recital #2, Franz Hall, UCLA, November, 2004
- Performance at Diversity Day Festival hosted by the United states District Court, Royal Building, March 11, 2004
- Performance as one of 2003 Finalists in USA Songwriting Competition in World Category, February 28, 2004
- Performances at NIPOC (Network of Iranian-American Professionals of Orange County), May 1, 2003 and NIPOC 13th Anniversary, September 13, 2002
- Call to Arts! Music & Arts Festival, Grand Salon at CA State University, Northridge, April 19, 2003
- Santour Recital #1, Franz Hall, UCLA, February 16, 2003
- Opening concert in “NOHO Children’s Art and Poetry Festival”, October 5, 2002
- TV and Radio Appearances Top
- Memoirs of Sangesar is among the Top Rated music videos on BIA2.com, April and May, 2011.
- Live interview, "From East to West" Show on Andisheh Satellite TV, September 3rd, 2010.
- Live interview, "From East to West" Show on Andisheh Satellite TV, August 27th, 2010.
- Live interview, "Shabahang" Show on VOA Persian TV, August 26th, 2010.
- Live interview, the Jon Lewis show on "6PR 882 Perth Radio", July 19, 2010
- Live Interview and performance, in KIRN, 670 A.M.,16 October, 2006
- Live Interview and performance in KRSI, December 20, 2003
- Producer and host of “Do-Re-Mi”, a weekly live show and performance to introduce Persian Traditional and Contemporary Music, MELI TV, every Sunday, 3:00- 4:00 p.m., July-August 2003
- Live Interview and performance in "New Weather", KIRN, 670 A.M., July 30, 2003
- Live interview and performance in MELI TV, June 25, 2003
- Live interview and performance in a special program for the Persian New Year, KIRN, 670 A.M., March 19, 2003
- Live interview and performance in “Life is beautiful”, KIRN 670 A.M., March 14, 2003
- Host in a weekly TV program to introduce different styles of performing Santour since 100 years ago, “World Music Channel”, every Friday, June-July 2002
- Live interview and performance in Global Village( KPFK), host: John Schneider, July 11, 2002
- Live interview and performance, KIRN, 670A.M., April 3, 2002