Zaranjee: A Journey Through Sorrow and Soul

Zaranjee is a musical reflection of Alireza Ghahremani's travels and the people who have inspired him, including the extraordinary musicians he’s met along the way. Each track delves into themes like journey, nature, love, pain, patience, passion, and the human spirit. Rooted in the soul of Iranian culture and its folk traditions, Zaranjee transcends borders, blending seamlessly with the vibrant rhythms and melodies of Latin American and Mediterranean influences. The title track, "Zaranjee," is inspired by the "Gerayeli Maqam" tradition of North Khorasan and conveys the deep grief of a young woman mourning a lost loved one. The title itself merges two powerful words: "Zar" (wailing) and "Ranj" (suffering), encapsulating profound sorrow expressed through cries and whispers of pain.

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Musicians: Alireza Ghahremani (Electric Guitar), Amir Darabi (Piano), Arif Mirbaghi (Contrabass), Delaram Kafashzadeh (Vocal), Mahan Mohammadi (Trumpet), Patrick Simard (Drums), Mostafa Saraei (Flute), Kan Yanabe (Percussion)

Composed and Produced by Alireza Ghahremani

Executive Production by Hesam Garshasbi

Mixing Engineer Khashayar Heydari

Mastering Engineer Dave Holmes, Lightship95 Studio

Cover Artwork by Tevik Zadourian

Recorded in Iran, UK, Canada, USA, Japan