Traditional Music Concert by Magham Ensemble & Dunya Ensemble
کنسرت موسیقی سنتی با مقام انسامبل و دنیا انسامبل
A traditional music concert by the groups Dunya Ensemble and Magham Ensemble. Both groups play traditional Iranian instruments including tar, setar, oud, santour, and percussion, as well as vocals. Magham Ensemble showcases musical traditions from different ethnicities in Iran. Dunya Ensemble plays Middle Eastern and Iranian music, although the band is formed of musicians from UK and beyond.
Date / Time: Sun 6th Feb 2011 / 21:00 - 23:00
Venue: St. John's Church, Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4BJ
Entry: £10 / £8 concession (including 16 to 8 year olds) / under 8 years old free
Box Office: Traverse Theatre, 10 Cambridge Street, Tel: 0131-228 1404 or click here for online booking
(Note: £1 services charge by the box office for all non cash purchases)
http://maghamensemble.com www.myspace.com/dunyaensemble
Club Persia, Ceilidh & Live Music by GOLدیسکو ایرانی، رقص اسکاتلندی و کنسرت گروه گًل
A fusion between Scottish and Iranian music, at the glamorous Voodoo Rooms, with live music by the bands GOL and the Scottish Ceilidh band Heeliegoleerie, as well as Iranian Pop Music by live DJs, DJ Sara and DJ Kaveh. Scottish and Iranian dance instructions will also be provided on the night. Dress to impress!
Date / Time: Sun 30th Jan 2011 / 20:30 - 1:00
Venue: Voodoo Rooms (Ball Room), 19A West Register St, Edinburgh, EH2 2AA
Entry: £10 / £8 concession (over 18s only)
Box Office: Traverse Theatre, 10 Cambridge Street, Tel: 0131-228 1404 or click here for online booking
(Note: £1 services charge by the box office for all non cash purchases)
GOL - گروه گًل
The Edinburgh based 6-piece UK/ Iranian jazz, world, electronica band GOL was selected as 
part of the Scottish Jazz Expo at the Edinburgh Jazz Festival 2010. For the Iran festival GOL will be playing new material from their upcoming Album to be released in March 2011.
“GOL are one of the most exciting and eclectic bands at this year’s festival ...this was a compelling workout for the mind and feet” (Scotsman)
“GOL are an utterly unique proposition, there’s musical elements of Persia, dub, jazz, funk and North Africa that combine so well its testament to the skill of the bands members and the music itself. Most importantly though, GOL have a groove at anyone can lock into.” (Chris Knight, Departure Lounge /Astrojazz)
www.youtube.com/GOLMUSICVIDEOS www.myspace.com/golmusic www.facebook.com/pages/GOL/29829612957 (Photo by John Need)
Santour Music Classes
آموزش سنتور
Free introductory Santour music classes with the leader of the band Dunya Ensemble, Dr. Bouda
Vosough Ahmadi. Instruments will be supplied by the music teacher. More regular private lessons can be arranged with the teacher after the festival.Date / Time: Sat 5th Feb 2011 / 11:00-12:00
Venue: Persian Rug Tent, Persian Rug Village, 34 Morningside Rd., Edinburgh, EH10 4DA
Entry: FREE Admission
For more information/advice, please e-mail: music@ediranfest.co.uk