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Duende & Hâl (حال)| Flamenco Guitar Meets Persian Setar –Live Concert Kiya Tabassian & Dani de Morón

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Duende & Hâl (حال) is a new live concert program bringing together Kiya Tabassian, musical explorer and master of the Persian setar, and Dani de Morón, one of today’s leading voices of flamenco guitar. In an exceptional musical dialogue—both sophisticated and accessible—the two virtuosos, joined by outstanding percussionists, create a vibrant musical landscape inspired by their Persian and flamenco roots. Moving between modal exploration and colorful harmonies, captivating rhythms, and an intense sense of synergy, the musicians lead the audience on a journey rich in discovery and shared emotion. At the heart of this encounter lies a common state of inspiration: the duende of flamenco and the hâl (حال) of Persian music. Here, these two traditions meet at their highest intensity, transforming each moment of the concert into a state of grace, presence, and deep musical connection—for both performers and listeners. ——— 🇫🇷 Version française ci-dessous ——— 🇪🇸 Versión en español a continuación 🎶 Artists Kiya Tabassian, Setar & Voice Dani de Morón, Flamenco guitar Carlos Merino, Percussion Patrick Graham, Percussion 🎼 Program: Duende & Hâl (حال) I - 00:00 II - 09:26 III - 17:34 IV - 23:08 V - 30:35 (poem by Sa'di) VI - 38:04 VII - 44:38 VIII- 48:45 IX - 1:00:24 🎥 Recorded live in Montreal, at Salle Bourgie, as part of Constantinople's 24th concert Season, on 25 October 2025. 🇫🇷 Duende & Hâl (حال) est un nouveau programme de concert réunissant Kiya Tabassian, explorateur musical et maître du setâr persan, et Dani de Morón, figure majeure de la guitare flamenca contemporaine. Dans un dialogue musical d’exception, à la fois sophistiqué et accessible, les deux virtuoses, accompagnés de remarquables percussionnistes, composent un paysage sonore nourri de leurs racines persanes et flamencas. Entre exploration modale et harmonies chatoyantes, rythmes captivants et une forte synergie collective, les musiciens entraînent le public dans un voyage riche en découvertes et en émotions partagées. Au cœur de cette rencontre se déploie un même état d’inspiration : le duende du flamenco et le hâl (حال) de la musique persane. Ici, ces deux notions atteignent leur pleine intensité, transformant chaque instant du concert en un état de grâce et de profonde présence, pour les musiciens comme pour le public. 🇪🇸 Duende & Hâl (حال) es un nuevo programa de concierto en vivo que reúne a Kiya Tabassian, explorador musical y maestro del setar persa, y Dani de Morón, una de las voces más destacadas de la guitarra flamenca actual. En un diálogo musical excepcional, a la vez sofisticado y accesible, ambos virtuosos, acompañados por destacados percusionistas, crean un paisaje sonoro inspirado en sus raíces persas y flamencas. Entre exploración modal y armonías llenas de color, ritmos cautivadores y una intensa sinergia, los músicos conducen al público por un viaje lleno de descubrimientos y emoción compartida. En el corazón de este encuentro emerge un mismo estado de inspiración: el duende del flamenco y el hâl (حال) de la música persa. Aquí, ambas tradiciones alcanzan su máxima expresión, transformando cada momento del concierto en un estado de gracia, presencia y profunda conexión musical. #Duende #Hal #Flamenco #PersianMusic #KiyaTabassian #DanideMoron #WorldMusic #CrossCulturalMusic #FlamencoGuitar #Setar #LiveConcert

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@HUMANKAN
Beautiful. I am a half Spanish half Iranian singer & to see & hear this, gets me emotional. It is truely inspiring, greetings from Paris.
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@dindotie
I was born in Ireland to Irish parents almost 60 years ago. My father started to learn to play the guitar during the 1940's which was not considered traditional at that time. I have played guitar ever since I was old enough to pick up my father's guitar. I always felt a soul connection to the guitar or like instruments and to the people that play them. I travelled to Morocco in 2016 where I met my ancestors and reconnected with them. I now live in Spain and at the age of 58 I started to learn to play Flamenco guitar in Andalusia. I feel my soul has connected many dots from Morocco to Spain to Ireland and beyond over the past years. This music connects me even deeper and I feel drawn to countries like Iran and India to further my connections. Thank you for this magical space in time! 🥰💚🙏🎸🎼🎵💫
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@lensman5762
Do you realise that the Spanish Guitar is having an heart to heart with its ancestor, the Person Setar???? Timeless musical magic.
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@kevinberstler
It’s so impressive how every performance I’ve seen here is beyond amazing. Thank you once again to all involved in creating and sharing this.
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@ethdow6817
Beautiful and inspiring! Persian "Hal" = A state of inner intensity or spiritual mood, often used in Sufi contexts, that can be emotional, mystical, or aesthetic, implying being moved by something beyond the ordinary and not necessarily tied to artistic performance. Spanish "Duende" = A sudden, overwhelming surge of artistic epiphany that feels deeper and more powerful than ordinary inspiration, often arising in performance and marked by emotional or existential intensity. Both concepts are deeply rooted in their respective cultural traditions of art and mysticism.
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@sirousmohseni4
These instruments are having a conversation, and my sole bends as i listen to it.
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@peybak
Amazing! Thank you for the upload!
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@shahanesmaeili
Greetings from Iran to the people of Spain. Holaaaa 🙌🙌
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@valentinfacompre3907
I was there and it was an amazing performance. The complementarity between the Setâr and the Flamenco Guitar, the sonorities, the rythms. Everything was unique and magical. Something very special happened this night. I wish i could know what is the guitar tuning of Dani.
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@catalinmunteanu78
Magic! ❤❤❤
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@Juan-k3h
When I'm not playing Bansuri in E and singing ragas in C ,for hours and hours late at night,this music is great for when I'm carving wood or bone..a guitarra flamenca will be coming later in the year
@sirousmohseni4
Amazing creation.... Thanks for posting this.
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@ash2025
This video is like oxygen in to a breathing concious.❤
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@androsruz
Pure magic… thanks for this beauty
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@manuelsurfordie
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