Shibaali: An artist’s travel diary brought to life through music and rhythm.

Musician, percussionist and composer, Habib Meftah Boushehri studies the movement of rhythms and music across time and space. He is inspired by the history of rhythms that have been traveling from place to place, from country to country and, in particular, how these sounds come together in the blend of musical traditions in Southern Iran. Habib’s birthplace, Boushehr, Iran is the cross-roads of distinct cultures: Persian, Muslim and African influences give the music and rhythms of this region a unique sound and texture. With all of this history and experience in his backpack, Habib moved from southern Iran to Paris and from there, all over the globe. He has been exchanging rhythms with musicians from diverse cultural backgrounds, a percussion merchant. Habib has expanded his sound and his musical expertise to become one of the most in-demand perscussionists in the world music scene.

With Shibaali, Habib brings audiences the treasures of his musical, global travels. Prismatic is proud to present Habib Meftah Boushehri, in concert with special guest, master musician, Mohsen Sharifian. Mohsen Sharifian is a master of the ney-anban, a traditional double reed instrument, similar to a bagpipe, from southern Iran. He is also the leading global authority on the traditional music and instruments of Boushehr. Since childhood, Mohsan and Habib have been collaborating and influencing each other’s musical projects. It is a rare opportunity for these globe-trotting musicians to appear together on stage.

Prismatic is honoured to bring Habib’s newest work, Shibaali, to audiences in Canada, with Nicolas Lacoumette and special guest performer, Mohsen Sharifian.