Siavash Kamkar
سیاوش کامکار
Siavash Kamkar playing the santur
Siavash Kamkar playing the santur
Background information
Birth nameSiavash Kamgar
Born{2|1989|10|}}
Tehran, Iran
OriginTehran, Iran
GenresPersian traditional music, Experimental
Occupation(s)Musician, Composer
InstrumentSantur
LabelsSia Studio, HarmonicTunes
Websitewww.siavashkamkar.com

Siavash Kamkar (سیاوش کامکار) is an Iranian santur player and composer. He is the son of Pashang Kamkar and Soudabeh Salem. He is the youngest member of the Kamkars ensemble and has released nine independent music albums so far. In 2011.

Albums

-Rain on the Sea [1](2005, re-released in 2011): Solo Santur performance

- From Waters Onward (2008): Santur and orchestra

- Baghi Dar Seda

- Avaunt

- A glimpse into the light

- Khalvat

- Dar Amalgam[2]

- Raam[3]

- Improvisation in Homayoun


In 2008, Siavash Kamkar's collection of pieces for santur and string quartet was performed in Rudaki hall concert.[4]

Biography

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Siavash Kamkar began his musical journey by learning to play the tombak under the guidance of his uncle, Arjang Kamkar. He then first learned the santur from his mother, Soodabeh Salem, and later studied under Pashang Kamkar and Ardavan Kamkar. He also studied harmony and orchestration with Houshang Kamkar.

Siavash Kamkar is producing music as an independent musician on music platforms

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  3. ^ "Berlin On Air". Tumblr. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  4. ^ "همنوازی سنتور با کوارتت زهی". همشهری آنلاین (in Persian). 2008-11-10. Retrieved 2024-08-28.