Saeid Shanbehzadeh took this deeply localized, trance-inducing folk music and brought it to global stages like the Kennedy Center and the Louvre.
It typically consists of a bag made from tanned sheep or goat skin and a double-chanter (two parallel reed pipes joined together). Founded in 1990 by , the Shanbehzadeh Ensemble
While most people associate bagpipes strictly with Scotland, the instrument is ancient and spans dozens of cultures across the globe. The core mechanism—an airtight reservoir (bag) supplying air to one or more reeds—has been adapted to countless local aesthetics. Founded in 1990 by
The most famous variant, known for its loud volume, large drones, and use in military and marching bands. known for its loud volume
Played heavily in the Celtic regions of Galicia and Asturias, resembling a bridge between the Scottish pipes and medieval European pipes.
Founded in 1990 by , the Shanbehzadeh Ensemble is the world's leading ambassador for the music of the Persian Gulf. Why They Are Important