Dr. Khonji's Golestan - Yaasat Mabodey Audio CD / NRR168

Product Features

• Artists: Golestan Ensemble
• Release Year: Since 2001
• Genre: World Music, Persian Folk
• Language: Persian, Hungarian

Overview

Since its inception in 2001, the Golestan Ensemble has been a bridge between Persian and Hungarian cultures, transmitting shared life emotions, moods, and melodies. The ensemble formed around the exhibition titled "My Motherland, Iran", which left a lasting impact. Persian folk songs performed during the opening event captivated the ensemble members, leading them to stay together. The group’s mentor and frontman, Dr. Nowrasteh Ghodratollah, who performs under the name Dr. Khonji, not only introduced them to Persian folk traditions but also became their key songwriter and guiding spirit, often referred to as their "Djinn."

Golestan Ensemble's new songs revolve around themes of inner transformation. Their music speaks of dealing with losses, understanding the cycle of life, and how the ending of something old inevitably leads to the birth of something new. As the fire fades and is washed away by water, the wind dries tears, and the beauty of life resurfaces, fueling new ambitions. The transformative power of music is once again revealed, touching the hearts of listeners.

Interesting Facts

• The ensemble was formed after a Persian cultural exhibition called "My Motherland, Iran," which inspired its members to continue performing together.
• Dr. Nowrasteh Ghodratollah (Dr. Khonji), a surgeon and photographer, taught the band Persian folk music and became its frontman and chief composer.
• Their music is deeply spiritual and touches on themes of personal loss, healing, and the rebirth of the human spirit, bridging cultural divides.
• The band’s songs represent a powerful fusion of Persian folk traditions with a Hungarian influence, emphasizing a shared human experience.

Track Listing

1. Yaasat Mabodey
2. Setarah
3. Day Balal
4. Beg Chetaee?
5. Mosaafer
6. Hamenkeh
7. Garmaa
8. Khoda Hafez
9. Delom Emrooz
10. Ne Vaghtoshe!
11. Ghafelah

Key Credits

• Frontman & Composer: Dr. Nowrasteh Ghodratollah (Dr. Khonji)
• Genre: Persian Folk, World Music