Reza

Ray of the Wine

2005-03-01

Persian, Moroccan, African, Indian and Western music collide on the new release from Reza Derakshani (or simply Reza).

The Iranian vocalist’s first appearance on WYCE was produced and arranged by The Doors’ drummer John Densmore. Densmore adds percussion to the record while Reza demonstrates his mastery of many traditional Persian instruments such as the stringed Sitar; the bowed Tarmanche; a bamboo flute known as the Ney; and the Hand Drum.

The disc is available now from the New York City-based Hen House Studios.

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #World

  • reviewed 09/2007

    MANU CHAO
    La Radiolina

  • reviewed 08/2012

    BIBI TANGA AND THE SELENITES
    40 Degrees of Sunshine

  • reviewed 11/2013

    YUNA
    Nocurnal

  • reviewed 03/2009

    Mishka
    Above the Bones

  • reviewed 04/2016

    Former Belle
    Foreign Bed

  • reviewed 03/2008

    VARIOUS ARTISTS
    In the Name of Love: Africa Celebrates U2

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.