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Axiom of Choice
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. . music that is tender and passionate, floating through
the consciousness with the intensity of a dream.
—Don Heckman, Los Angeles Times
Poignant, innovative, soulful—these are but a few
of the adjectives used to describe the music of Axiom
of Choice. Formed in 1992 with core members guitarist
Loga Ramin Torkian, vocalist Mamak Khadem, and co-producer
and percussionist, Mammad Mohsenzadeh to define a new
sound within the context of Persian music, the group
embraces Western influences while remaining deeply rooted
in its heritage. Based
on quarter-tone guitar, saz, diwan (Middle
Eastern lutes), Persian vocals, the Armenian duduk,
clarinet, and global percussion instruments, their cohesive
sound is at the same time traditional and modern, Persian
and yet global. Seeking—as they say on their album
Niya Yesh—a direct communion with God, the
group's music is self-expressive and powerful, contemplative
and mournful, adventurous and mysterious. Their repertoire
will include music from their latest recording Unfolding
embracing the mystical poetry of Omar Khayyam. Presented
by the Skirball Cultural Center.
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