poem by Rumi, performed at Voice of America’s Persian gala
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Excerpts from albums and EPs with projects
HAALE*, THE MAST, SABILA SABILA,
& HALEH LIZA
*previous spelling of my name
A song featuring lyrics by Hafez, composed for the multi-media piece titled “Ask Hafez,” with poet Sahar Muradi and dancer Malini Srinivasen. Also featured on “Borderless Lullabies.”
Nuclear Dragon. Inspired by the peace sculptures at the UN and in Central Park. One depicts a saint slaying a dragon made of retired American and Russian nuclear missiles.
Wild Poppies. I was in Bethlehem beside the wall. There was a patch of wildflowers at the foot of the watchtower, where a guard sat with gun in hand. Wildflower, watchtower, what a contrast.
Featuring lyrics by the 20th century Persian poet Sohrab Sepehri.
At WNYC’s Soundcheck with host John Scaefer, with my band The Mast.
At Preservation Jazz Hall in New Orleans, with members of the Jazz band.
The above two tracks are under SABILA SABILA on Spotify and under HALEH LIZA on soundcloud. I know it’s confusing, did a bunch of name changes over the years.