Reza Samani was born in Iran and started to study the classical percussion instruments of Iran, Daf and Tombak, with renowned masters at an early age. He later extended his skills with Udu and various frame drums. His percussive repertoire ranges from classical to folkloristic with an open mind to new influences. Besides percussion, he explores the possibilities of traditional Iranian wind instruments like Karna, Zorna, and Neyanban (a traditional bagpipe).
Many of Reza Samani´s friends contribute to this colorful and varied collection of percussive pieces: Sheyda Ghavami, vocals, Kioomars Musayyebi, Santoor, Bassem Hawar, Djoze,
Maria Jonas, Trobairitz – vocals, Andrea Piccioni, Tamburello, frame drum, Emanuela Lodato, vocals, Tamburello, Vincent Noiret, guitar, double bass, James Wylie, saxophone,
Daniel Manrique-Smith, flute, Misagh Joolaee, Kamancheh, Wolfgang Obrecht, accordion,, Alexandre Rantos, bouzouki, guitar
Encounters - Reza Samani (CD 10 tracks incl. wav and mp3 Download)