Musical Performances and Collaborations

  • Performed alongside renowned musicians such as Ross Daly, Jon Balke, Kayhan Kalhor, Ali Akbar Moradi, and Ballaké Sissoko.

  • Frequent performer at international festivals and prestigious venues, including but not limited to:

o Théâtre de la Ville, Paris
o Lincoln Center, New York
o Cleveland Museum of Art, USA
o Thomas Jefferson Theatre, Washington
o Chicago Cultural Center, USA
o Megaro Mousikis, Thessaloniki and Athens, Greece o Roudaki Hall, Tehran
o Aga Khan Museum, Toronto, Canada
o Baygin Percussion International Festival, China
o Tansen Music Festival, Gwalior, India
o Nuit Atypique Festival, France
o Konya Music Festival, Turkey

Educational Contributions

  • World Music Artist-in-Residence, University of Toronto (2015-2017): Played a pivotal role in the university’s World Music Program, collaborating with students and faculty to promote global music traditions.

  • Labyrinth Music Workshop, Greece (2004–Current): Taught annual masterclasses, fostering the next generation of tombak players.

Books

  • Somedays with Tombak
  • Hich
  • Folio
  • Consonant
  • Upcoming: A method book on Middle Eastern rhythmic cycles.

Albums

  • 14 diverse releases (see discography).

Collaborates

  • Collaborated on recordings with artists like Habil Aliev, Jon Balke, and Ross Daly.

Workshops and Seminars

Led workshops and seminars across Canada, Iran, France, Greece, Norway, China, Russia etc., emphasizing cultural exchange and education in Persian percussion.