muzycy:
Ali Rahimi [Iran]: tombak, daf
Koroush Babaei [Iran]: kamanche
Ozhan Acikbas [Turkey]: saz & vocals
Alex Simu [Romania]: clarinet, saxophone, laptop
Sjahin During [Turkey, the Netherlands]: percussion & vocals

Editor's info:
In 2008 Turkish/Dutch percussionist Sjahin During was asked to represent The Netherlands at the Fajar Music Festival in Teheran. The assignment was to create and perform new repertoire together with two of the most important musicians of Iran, Kourosh Babaei (kamanche) and Ali Rahimi (tomabak, daf).
Together with Ozhan Acikbas (Turkey) and Alex Simu (Romania), who form the heart of the multicultural band Tarhana, During immediately left for Iran for one of the most special experiences of his life. While rehearsing and improvising the five musicians created a few songs, that were performed in front of a very enthusiast and receptive audience.
The second evening was even more magical: the music unfolded on stage and took the musicians and audience on an inspiring journey. Without knowing it however, the second evening's concert was recorded on multitrack. The quality was excellent and the decision was made to release the music. The tapes were carefully remixed and remastered and are now released as 'Live in Teheran'.

In 2008 percussionist Sjahin During released the very succesful solo album Afro Anatolian Tales. The album was very well received by Dutch and international press alike. On this album During laid a beautiful percussive base for well-known guests like Aynur and Arto Tuncboyaciyan. During also received praise for his compositions and arrangements. Music journalist Charlie Gillet (BBC) even named one of his compilations after one of the tracks, 'Otro Mundo'. 'It's a fascinating and contemplative musical journey' wrote the English magazine Songlines.
During was invited by the renowned Dutch Big Bang Festival to perform Afro Anatolian Tales live. He also played in prestigious Dutch venues as Heineken Music Hall, Muziekcentrum Vredenburg and Muziekcentrum Frits Philips. The project was spotted by the music organisation 'Muziek Centrum Nederland' and this resulted in the invitation to go to Iran.
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Nagrana na żywo w 2008 roku podczas Fajr Festival w Teheranie płyta Afro Anatolian Tales to pozycja szczególna na mapie etnicznej muzyki. Po pierwsze był to projekt przygotowany specjalnie na ten festiwal, po drugie dokumentuje spotkanie muzyków z róźnych krajów, choć kulturowo ze sobą związanych [dwóch Irańczyków, dwóch Turków i jeden Rumun], po trzecie prezentuje bardzo otwartą formułę, inspirującą się wieloma kulturami i ich spuścizną, jednak ten kwintet wiąże je w formę skrzącej się kolorami muzycznej mozaiki.

Cztery długie kompozycje wykonane tego wieczoru w Teheranie raczej nie pobudzają do ekstatycznego tańca, ich refleksyjny, medytacyjny charakter każe przypuszcać, że muzycy opierają się na perskim spirytualizmie i bałkańskiej tradycji, ale nie brakuje także wpływów arabskich i afrykańskich.