A Night of Iranian Southern Dance
Featuring Mohammad Khodadadi
Get ready for an electrifying evening of music, rhythm, and dance celebrating the vibrant cultural traditions of southern Iran!
Diaspora Arts Connection presents Mohammad Khodadadi at San Francisco's legendary DNA Lounge for a high-energy celebration of Iranian southern music and dance.
Rooted in the rich Afro-Iranian heritage of the Persian Gulf region, this performance brings together infectious rhythms, expressive movement, and the joyful spirit of southern Iranian culture. Drawing on traditions shaped by centuries of cultural exchange, Khodadadi invites audiences to experience the irresistible energy of this distinctive musical heritage.
Come ready to move, dance, and celebrate a night of music and cultural connection!
About the Artist
Mohammad Khodadadi was born in Bushehr in Southern Iran. He is a Ney player and a composer who has studied composition of western classical music at the university of Anton Bruckner in Linz/Austria. Mohammad started playing Ney from the age of 15 through strong self-discipline and coaching of Masters of Ney such as Hassan Kassai, and A. Afsharnia. He has also studied the Persian radif and techniques of singing with Master Hatam Askari and Seddigh Tarif. He learned to play the piano with Rosita Shaker and Tamara Dolidze in Iran and continued with Andreas Taller in Austria. Mohammad learned composition with Master Alireza Mashayekhi, Professor Soyka and Erland Freudenhaler. He has performed at various events and stages in the US.
About Diaspora Arts Connection
Diaspora Arts Connection (DAC) is a California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to amplifying the voices of immigrant, refugee, and diaspora artists through live performances, festivals, educational programs, and cross-cultural collaborations. DAC builds bridges between communities by presenting world-class artists, preserving cultural traditions, and creating opportunities for meaningful artistic exchange. Through its programs, DAC celebrates the diversity of global cultures while fostering dialogue, connection, and belonging through the arts.
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