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Kourosh Zolani's new music video, Memoirs of Sangesar, is on YouTube now.

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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
    • 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