Iran Press/ Europe: Kayhan Kalhor won the award on Sunday in Tampere, Finland for “bringing the Persian classical music tradition to the ears of people all over the world”.
For the mastery and virtuosity of the kamancheh, for the ceaseless innovation and collaboration to create exciting new musical languages and for bringing the Persian classical music tradition to the ears of people all over the world, Piranha Arts, the organisers of WOMEX, are delighted to present the WOMEX Artist Award 2019 to Kayhan Kalhor (Iran/USA).
On confirming his attendance to receive the WOMEX Artist Award 2019, Kayhan Kalhor shared: "Receiving the WOMEX Artist Award means so much to me. The award is recognition of the rich culture of my homeland Iran and an ageless Persian art that thrives and is beloved throughout the world. As forces arise across the globe and push for divisiveness, borders, and intolerance, music brings us together and reminds us of our common humanity. As a citizen of the world, I am humbled by this recognition and stand with artists whose music fosters unity."
The WOMEX 19 closing ceremony will also celebrate the Award for Professional Excellence and the annual Label Award, both of which are yet to be announced. 205/211/219
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