The Ekonting | Part 3 - Songwriting and Recording

An Introduction to Persian Music | P2 - Poetry and Avaz

In this episode, Dr. Freidoon Ghazi walks us through a solo instrumental performance of dastgah Segah, and talks to us about the close relationship between Persian poetry and music.

An Introduction to Persian Music | Part 1 - The Radif and Instrumental Music

Founder and performer in the Cincinnati Persian Music Ensemble, Dr. Freidoon Ghazi, talks about some of the details of Persian music, as well as the many different styles of it that he performs in his ensemble.

Ritual Drumming in the Himalayas | Part 1 - Drumming Dialects

Joined by Performer, Scholar, and Professor of Ethnomusicology, Stefan Fiol, today's episode delves into the world of ritual Drumming in the Uttarakhand region of Northern India, exploring subjects such as drumming dialects, the influence of the recording industry, the dynamics of change, and the ever-present issue of caste-based discrimination.

Music Therapy and Neurodegenerative Diseases

Joined by Professional Music Therapist, Shonda Malik, we explore the process and function behind Music Therapy treatment for individuals with neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimers, Dementia, and Parkinson's, as well as stroke and head trauma patients. In this episode, we will take a look at why musical activity is so effective in these cases, as well as how to go about creating musical activities at home with loved ones impacted by these conditions.

The Ekonting | Part 3 - Songwriting and Recording

This episode explores how the Ekonting is growing and evolving in the modern day: How are songs written and dispersed? How is Ekonting music changing, and what possibilities are there for this instrument in the future?