| www.parisaarsalani.com Parisa Arsalani was born in Urmia, the capital of West Azerbaijan province in Iran, into a prominent artistic and cultured family. Before she was a professional singer, she initially learned the traditional Azerbaijanian music of her region and became a nationally recognized solist of minstral music and performer on Saz ( aşıq saz ). She won many prizes at national music festivals in Iran . Later,like all of members of her family who all are professional in artistic fields and cultural attitudes, she graduated with a university degree in graphics and secured a good position as a graphic designer. But she felt the need to follow the call of the love of her country's music, but this time, to sing it. So she moved to Baku, Azerbaijan to study voice at the Baku State Conservatory, where she received her BA. She continued to do research in advanced vocal techniques, Eastern singing techniques, and voice therapy. Combining her vast knowledge of Mugams (Azeri ) and the unique vocalism of her culture, Parisa sings an intriguing repertoire of colorful and exotic songs from Azerbaijan's past, present, and future. An extremely versatile singer and a vocal coach with a colorful and powerful voice, Parisa's repertoire ranges from classical Azeri style with folk instruments to modern songs accompanied by piano, as well as jazz and pop and ethnic rock. Alexandra Ivanoff, music journalist for several Istanbul publications, describes Parisa Arsalanis singing ... |
