December 14, 2023, Shahab Tolouie releases his new single, ‘Yalda’, a tribute to the ancient Iranian celebration of Shabe Yalda, also known as the Winter Solstice. Through this poignant melody and powerful lyrics artist aims to preserve the traditions of his homeland while introducing them to a wider audience, fostering cross-cultural understanding and igniting a spark of hope for the future.
…View the rest of this postLooking Back at One Release – Pasokh
In solidarity with the Iranian people’s unwavering pursuit of freedom, we have released three powerful anthems echoing their resounding call for change. Our first song, “Pasokh” (The Answer), debuted in October 2022, igniting a spark of hope amidst the ongoing struggle.
New Intimate One-Man Show “Moje Cesta”
The solo performance “My Way” by Shahab Tolouie will be presented for the first time on October 25 and recurring on October 27 and November 24 at 19:30. His life journey, full of intimate and sometimes even miraculous stories, masterfully accompanied by music and singing, will be narrated in the mystical theatre Apropo in Prague’s Hradčany district.
Tickets for new shows March 9th, April 26th, 2024 will be available at: https://goout.net
Shahab describes his music as a journey from the shores of the Caspian Sea to the chaotic city of Tehran, then via Persian, Arab and Mediterranean countries to Andalusia on the Iberian Peninsula, and finally back to the Czech Republic. Or as he calls it: “My life in the form of a sound wave”.
…View the rest of this postArchiving Event List
Here’s an overview of our previous concerts as well as major events such as TV and radio appearances, interviews, festivals …etc
You can also check current events which gathered on the dedicated Events page
…View the rest of this postWhere to listen to “Terra Mediterranea” album
It’s March 21st and, yes, our new album is out, released on hundreds digital platforms. It is available for listening in at least 170 countries out of existing 195 from today. You can listen to “Terra Mediterranea” album for free, with paid subscription, downloading high quality tracks or purchasing a USB card directly from our shop. This album is distributed physically only from our on-line shop and this is the link where you can make your purchase.
…View the rest of this post‘Terra Mediterranea’ Release Date
21st March, 2021 has been announced as the release date of the Shahab Tolouie Trio’s new album ‘Terra Mediterranea’. This collection of 10 pieces of cross-cultural music will be born on a very auspicious date.
The album title, ‘Terra Mediterranea’ is treated as a significant rhymical word-play pattern which masterfully unfolds in the title track of the album. The whole compilation brings a fresh, vital interpretation of fusion music rooted in several middle eastern musical traditions and a portrait of the musician’s personal journey though European cultures and modern music styles.
Shahab explains the conceptual heart of the album. “I have tried to keep the middle-eastern influence of this music as simple as possible, because I believe music of the region in general, and Persian music in particular, (like a lot of old music) is based around a single tone, the unison. I tried to avoid too many chords and modulations. Instead, I played with the dynamic and rhythm changes.”
On the technical side, the album aims to strike an exquisite balance between dynamic and technical complexity while staying true to its middle eastern message. This results in an easy-to-digest listening experience while upon subsequent exploration of the composition and its patterns, the layers of events hidden within the compositions may be revealed, which are then amplified even further by Shahab’s inimitably unique voice.
This album brings together 10 different stories of the widest emotional range: from the tragedy of deforestation in “Rainforest,” to the sublime final moments of “When Gandhi Flew” to the kaleidoscopic beauty of a single moment on the banks of the Vltava in Prague in “Fat Man Rhapsody”.“I come from Iran and I’m a guitarist studied in the flamenco discipline. But I’m neither a Persian traditional musician, nor a Flamenco purist. Just as my life has been one without borders, so has my journey through the music of World-fusion.
All the compositions are masterfully enriched through the collaboration of the Trio as its core, Gavrilo Alexic, Petr Hadr, and a number of truly amazing guest musicians have added their personal touch in the rhythm section to create a vivid presence in the overall sound. Artists such as Habib Meftah Boushehri, a true master of South Iranian percussion and vocals, and Carlo Zegarra Abanto on Latin American percussion.
Bottom line: * Release date: 21/3/2021, the album has 10 tracks. Asteroid 2001FO32 is the biggest known asteroid to sweep past the Earth on the same date 21.3.2021. According to NASA, this phenomenon happens every 500,000 years and ‘Shahab’ in Farsi means shooting star.
Media communication: Atlas Music s.r.o.
Pre-order ‘Terra Mediterranea’ album
Pre-order Shahab Tolouie Trio’s upcoming album ‘Terra Mediterranea‘ (USB) now and get FREE SHIPPING. The offer was valid until the official release date March 21st, 2021. Pre-order offer is not valid anymore.
- RainForest 3:53
- Natalia 5:48
- Let Me Die 3:29
- Terra Mediterranea 3:37
- Tooti 5:03
- When Gandhi Flew 7:02
- Cafeteria by Vltava 5:58
- NL, NP 4:23
- Fat Man Rhapsody 4:52
- My Lost Smile 6:03
artwork by Marathon studio
…View the rest of this postLive session video release
2021 has started with a wave of pleasant news for our band. One of them is an invaluable support for the band by SoundCzech. We received proposition to record live session of of our four songs. Three songs are from our upcoming album “Terra Mediterranea” set for release on Spring 2021.
All the preparation and shooting took place in the middle of December. The result – professionally produced video/sound in a calming and rather faded atmosphere of the legendary Palac Akropolis in Prague. The songs played live, exactly how you’ll hear at our concerts. Except we had to rearrange the songs to be a bit shorter for the teaser.
…View the rest of this postCOVID-19 Lockdown is Over. We’re Back on the Road
On March 2020 the world hit by the Covid-19 pandemic and the consequences of the lockdown. Those who could, began to work from home. Others, whose daily life was on the road, suddenly became locked up in their homes 24/7.
Musicians, dancers, artists, theatres, clubs and festivals had to face their most difficult times with nobody to perform for.
We, similar to almost every other band, had to deal with our own challenges caused by the lockdown. All our performances from March till end of June were cancelled or postponed. Due to Covid-19 lockdown, we couldn’t go outside, just on essential cases. And guess, band rehearsals isn’t a life essential event. So, all our communications went on-line and our rehearsals became virtual.
Bass Strings for Nylon Guitar. Experiment
Are you a nylon string guitar player seeking to refresh your sound or new sources to draw inspiration from? So, imagine your guitar sounding like a bass… or in between. Before buying a new set of bass strings for nylon guitar and trying it yourself, you can watch our video about such an experiment. You can also read further about Shahab’s experience with such a set up for Flamenco guitar.
“ As a fusionist, searching for new tone and sounds is a never-ending journey. And while you keep experimenting, occasionally somethings cross your path that really brings joy to you. I came all by accident across a set of bass strings for nylon guitar.
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