NCMA Sacred Song Series: Persian Nowruz (New Year) Celebration

Celebrate spring with an immersive afternoon of Persian classical and folk music and dance. We have gathered Iranian musicians, a dancer, and a visual artist from across North America to create a breathtaking journey through the elegant beauty of Persian art. This performance blends original music, dance, and visual art to explore the rich and diverse folk traditions from different regions of Iran.

This series features music inspired by global faith traditions, bringing to life the diversity of religious expression in our region and the NCMA collection. Performances include both traditional and contemporary music, ranging from Persian-Jewish piyyut (liturgical poems) to Sufi ragas to Black gospel.