Interview with Amir Amiri

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Born in Iran and based in Canada since 1996, santur player Amir Amiri has an extensive background in Persian classical music and decades of experience in many other styles. He spoke with WFHB programmer Adriane Pontecorvo about his instrument, his musicking philosophies, and upcoming album Metamorphose, an album made in collaboration with tabla player Shawn Mativetsky and harpist Sarah Pagé. Metamorphose is out March 20, 2026.

Songs featured:
“Yadegar Doust (Memory of Friends),” Amir Amiri Ensemble
“Yavaran,” Shawn Mativetsky, Amir Amiri, Sarah Pagé
“Khurshid (The Sun),” Amir Amiri Ensemble
“Ajdad (Ancestors),” Amir Amiri Ensemble

Host & Producer: Adriane Pontecorvo