Kiya Tabassian
Kiya Tabassian (born in 1976 in Tehran) is an Iranian musician, singer, and composer. He moved to Canada in 1990 and created the musical ensemble Constantinople, assuming the roles of both artistic director and composer.
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| Background information | |
| Born | August 11, 1976 Tehran,Iran |
| Genres | World music, Persian music, Ancient music, Baroque music |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Composer |
| Instrument(s) | Setar |
| Years active | 2001-present |
| Labels | ATMA Classique, Glossa, Analekta |
| Member of | Constantinople |
| Website | www.constantinople.ca/en |
Constantinople explores the interplay between Persian musical traditions and a diverse array of global styles. Their performances span across numerous countries, featuring collaborations musicians such as Kayhan Kalhor, Ablaye Cissoko, Ghalia Benali, Françoise Atlan, Hana Blažíková, Shashank Subramanyam, and Marco Beasley.
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