Ali
Percussionist Ali Soltanshahi is a citizen of the world; born in Tehran, Iran in a music loving
family; raised in Strasbourg, France, and educated in St. Louis, MO (USA) where he resides,
Ali founded G i n k g o * B i l o b a * World * Music (www.myspace.com/gb4world) in 2005
to promote cross-cultural awareness through music as music is truly an international language
that knows no frontier. Blessed with many international friends, Ali has always been exposed
to different cultures and therefore has developed a sensitivity and appreciation for
DIVERSITY. The interactions with the citizens of the world have stimulated his appetite for
the MUSIC OF THE WORLD specifically ethnic percussion instruments. Ali enjoys playing
the Cajon (Spanish Box Drum), Doumbek (Middle-Eastern drum), Udu drum (Clay Pot),
Congas/bongos (Latin Percussion), and the Tombak (or Zarb, Persian goblet drum) and
brings a solid groove and coloration to the ensemble. Over the years, Ali has played with
several world music groups such as Acoustic Internote and Farshid Etniko. He has recorded
with Group Mediteraneo, Farshid Etniko, Sandy Weltman & the Klezmer Nuthouse, and
Beth Tuttle. Ali is currently recording with Autumn’s Child.
family; raised in Strasbourg, France, and educated in St. Louis, MO (USA) where he resides,
Ali founded G i n k g o * B i l o b a * World * Music (www.myspace.com/gb4world) in 2005
to promote cross-cultural awareness through music as music is truly an international language
that knows no frontier. Blessed with many international friends, Ali has always been exposed
to different cultures and therefore has developed a sensitivity and appreciation for
DIVERSITY. The interactions with the citizens of the world have stimulated his appetite for
the MUSIC OF THE WORLD specifically ethnic percussion instruments. Ali enjoys playing
the Cajon (Spanish Box Drum), Doumbek (Middle-Eastern drum), Udu drum (Clay Pot),
Congas/bongos (Latin Percussion), and the Tombak (or Zarb, Persian goblet drum) and
brings a solid groove and coloration to the ensemble. Over the years, Ali has played with
several world music groups such as Acoustic Internote and Farshid Etniko. He has recorded
with Group Mediteraneo, Farshid Etniko, Sandy Weltman & the Klezmer Nuthouse, and
Beth Tuttle. Ali is currently recording with Autumn’s Child.
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