Azerbaijani singer and qarmon player Rahim Shahryari performs for the first time in Royce Hall. The evening will consist of folk classics, as well as new pop Azeri and Turkish songs from a variety of songwriters, including Shahryari himself. The program will also include traditional Azeri folk dancing. 

Rahim Shahryari is a multi-talented, well-known performer in the Iran music scene. Experienced in playing the authentic instrument of Qarmon (Gharman), the original instrument for accordian, he has performed as lead singer/qarmon player in nearly 400 live concerts in Iran and around the world. He enjoys a broad popularity in Iran, Azerbaijan, and the respective Diaspora communities in Europe and North America. Mr. Shahryari is the recipient of the Golden Plaque from the Fajr Festival, Iran's most prestigious music festival.

VIP tickets include admission to the post-show reception, which will include refreshments and a meet and greet with Mr. Shahryari. Tickets on sale now through Ticketmaster and the UCLA Central Ticket Office at 310.825.2101. 

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