Tales of Earth and Sun

by Rastak

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1.	Havar Havar 07:16	info	buy track
2.	Dora Dora 06:03	info	buy track
3.	Aman Hey Aman 10:32	info	buy track
4.	Zim Zim 04:56	info	buy track
5.	Halo Halo 05:58	info	buy track
6.	Azadi 05:20	info	buy track

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"Tales of Earth and Sun" is a journey through the heart of folk music, bringing together six tracks inspired by the rich musical traditions of Kurdistan, Lorestan, Balochistan, Hormozgan, and a heartfelt love song from Afghanistan. Each piece carries the spirit of a place, telling stories of joy, struggle, and memories that connect generations.
The album’s title reflects this deep connection between the earth that holds our roots and the sun that gives us life. These elements shape the melodies, rhythms, and emotions woven into each track, just as they have shaped the lives of the people who created them.
From the resilience of Kurdistan to the celebrations of Lorestan, the soulful depth of Balochi music to the vibrant energy of Hormozgan, and the passion of Afghan melodies, this album is a tribute to cultures that have carried their music through time. As always, we in Rastak have been trying to reimagine these traditions with a fresh sound, staying true to their essence while bringing them to life in a new way.
We hope you enjoy the journey as much as we did creating it!

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released February 22, 2025

BAND MEMBERS
Siroos Sepehri - Artistic Director, Music Arranger, Tar
Farzad Moradi - Lead Vocal, Tanbour, Setar
Akbar Esmaeilipour - Electric Oud Bass
Dina Doosti - Kamancheh
Behzad Moradi - Lead Vocal, Percussion
Majid Poosti - Percussion, Vocal
Sahar Rashidi - Qanun
Behzad Pournaghi - Band Manager

Recording & Artwork Credits
Mix & Mastering:
Omer Avcı
Recording Engineers:
Majid Poosti (Studio Rastak)
Selim Aydın (Studio Nordic)
Ozan Demir (Studio Odes)
Artwork & Design:
Roshanak Rouzbahani

℗ & © 2025 Rastak Music Group - All Rights Reserved

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Rastak İstanbul, Turkey

Rastak is one of the most well-known bands in Iranian contemporary folk music, which was formed as an experimental music group in 1997. The group seeks to collect, record, and interpret Iranian folk music for a global audience. Rastak incorporates language, culture, and history, merging traditional instruments and forms with contemporary rhythms. ... more