The ensemble Constantinople chose its name carefully when it started 20 years ago. Kiya Tabassian, artistic director/leader and co-founder of the Montreal-based musical group, knew the ancient Turkish ...

Happy Nowruz (Persian New Year)! The holiday, which has been celebrated by people of Persian descent for more than 3,000 years, falls on March 20 this year, which makes Early Music Now's March 19 ...

Persian classical musician Sepideh Raissadat (right) joins Kiya Tabassian and his ensemble Constantinople at Capilano University on March 16. Born in Tehran, Raissadat began studying music at the age ...

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The Banff Centre’s inaugural World Music Residency came to a close Friday with its Persian and Eastern traditions participants giving a well-received concert of some fine traditional gems, spiced with ...