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In American Music (Da Capo Press) author Nat Henhoff quoted jazz master Dizzy Gillespie saying, “Music has
been out there, all over the world, from the beginning of time. You’re lucky if you can get a piece of it in your
playing.” Henhoff went on to say that “Farshid Soltanshahi has gotten more than one piece, having created a
distinctive, personal multi-culturalism that evokes textures, rhythms, colors and stories of diverse cities and
countries, fused with blues, Latin and Mid-eastern timbres with Persian graces. Hearing him is like traveling on a
magical, musical carpet.” "Praise worthy of a self-taught musician , song writer and arranger.
All through his travels, Farshid was accumulating the music of the world, making it his own, weaving the variety
of styles and influences together into a sound that is at once unique and familiar. His band, Farshid Etniko is an
ensemble that performs Latin, popular jazz standards, as well as compositions that are a blend of Middle Eastern
instruments and influences with Latin beats and American blues sensibilities.
Just listening to his demo will give you a true sense of what Farshid’s travels bring to the music scene of America.
Farshid Soltanshahi, whose musical journey has taken him from Iran to France, Germany, Belgium ,Luxembourg
and, most recently, Missouri will bring an extraordinary element to any event.
TESTIMONIALS:
"Farshid has created his own lavish, passionate, dreamlike language and on “Nightmare in Heaven” his band
asserts itself as one of the most original, accomplished and exhilarating groups in St. Louis.
Riverfront Times
Harmonicas reminiscent of Toot Thielman’s, the verve of The Gypsy Kings, dancing fingers on the guitar like
those of Paco de Lucia, teases lolling Brazilian syncopations, and funky claves everywhere.
The Alestle
Their recent CD release party for “Nightmare in Heaven” was held at the Sheldon to a capacity crowd. The
impassioned response of the crowd to each song was exhilarating, as well as phenomenal.
St. Louis Musicians Guide and Directory
Farshid etniko’s music can be enjoyed in so many ways. The skill the band displays with their instruments makes
each performance a form of visual entertainment. After one performance, you are hooked and end up buying a
copy of their CD.
Playback Magazine
Soltanshahi masterfully defies categories and blurs musical boundaries, which renders his songs sonically
irresistible.
St. Louis Magazine
Farshid Soltanshahi, whose musical journey has taken him from Iran to France, Germany, Luxembourg and,
most recently, Missouri. The band also features champion harmonica player Sandy Weltman.
Riverfront Times
Festivals & Noteworthy Shows:
*Fair St. Louis, 4th of July (2002, 2003, 2005)
*Lafayette Park Summer Concert Series (2003)
*International Harmony Ensemble directed by legendary Imrat Khan (2002)
*WSSM Smooth Jazz 106.5 FM featured as local band
*Whitaker Jazz Festival, Missouri Botanical Garden (2003)
*Vail (Colorado) Music Festival (July 2003)
*Art and Cultural Awakenings Festival, Missouri History Museum (April 2002)
*September 11th Memorial, Missouri History Museum (Sept. 11, 2002)
*Laumeier Sculpture Park Art Fair (May, 2002)
*Festival of Nations, International Institute (2001, 2002, 2003))
*First Night St. Louis 2003, Sheldon Concert Hall (New Year's Eve 2002)
*International Folkfest, International Institute (2002, 2003, 2005)
*St. Louis 2004 New Year’s Eve Celebration, Forest Park (Dec. 2003)
*Benefit for Bam (Iran) Earthquake Victims, American Red Cross (Jan. 2004)
The Pageant (St. Louis, MO), opening act for:
Greg Adams
Cassandra Wilson
Angelique Kidjo
been out there, all over the world, from the beginning of time. You’re lucky if you can get a piece of it in your
playing.” Henhoff went on to say that “Farshid Soltanshahi has gotten more than one piece, having created a
distinctive, personal multi-culturalism that evokes textures, rhythms, colors and stories of diverse cities and
countries, fused with blues, Latin and Mid-eastern timbres with Persian graces. Hearing him is like traveling on a
magical, musical carpet.” "Praise worthy of a self-taught musician , song writer and arranger.
All through his travels, Farshid was accumulating the music of the world, making it his own, weaving the variety
of styles and influences together into a sound that is at once unique and familiar. His band, Farshid Etniko is an
ensemble that performs Latin, popular jazz standards, as well as compositions that are a blend of Middle Eastern
instruments and influences with Latin beats and American blues sensibilities.
Just listening to his demo will give you a true sense of what Farshid’s travels bring to the music scene of America.
Farshid Soltanshahi, whose musical journey has taken him from Iran to France, Germany, Belgium ,Luxembourg
and, most recently, Missouri will bring an extraordinary element to any event.
TESTIMONIALS:
"Farshid has created his own lavish, passionate, dreamlike language and on “Nightmare in Heaven” his band
asserts itself as one of the most original, accomplished and exhilarating groups in St. Louis.
Riverfront Times
Harmonicas reminiscent of Toot Thielman’s, the verve of The Gypsy Kings, dancing fingers on the guitar like
those of Paco de Lucia, teases lolling Brazilian syncopations, and funky claves everywhere.
The Alestle
Their recent CD release party for “Nightmare in Heaven” was held at the Sheldon to a capacity crowd. The
impassioned response of the crowd to each song was exhilarating, as well as phenomenal.
St. Louis Musicians Guide and Directory
Farshid etniko’s music can be enjoyed in so many ways. The skill the band displays with their instruments makes
each performance a form of visual entertainment. After one performance, you are hooked and end up buying a
copy of their CD.
Playback Magazine
Soltanshahi masterfully defies categories and blurs musical boundaries, which renders his songs sonically
irresistible.
St. Louis Magazine
Farshid Soltanshahi, whose musical journey has taken him from Iran to France, Germany, Luxembourg and,
most recently, Missouri. The band also features champion harmonica player Sandy Weltman.
Riverfront Times
Festivals & Noteworthy Shows:
*Fair St. Louis, 4th of July (2002, 2003, 2005)
*Lafayette Park Summer Concert Series (2003)
*International Harmony Ensemble directed by legendary Imrat Khan (2002)
*WSSM Smooth Jazz 106.5 FM featured as local band
*Whitaker Jazz Festival, Missouri Botanical Garden (2003)
*Vail (Colorado) Music Festival (July 2003)
*Art and Cultural Awakenings Festival, Missouri History Museum (April 2002)
*September 11th Memorial, Missouri History Museum (Sept. 11, 2002)
*Laumeier Sculpture Park Art Fair (May, 2002)
*Festival of Nations, International Institute (2001, 2002, 2003))
*First Night St. Louis 2003, Sheldon Concert Hall (New Year's Eve 2002)
*International Folkfest, International Institute (2002, 2003, 2005)
*St. Louis 2004 New Year’s Eve Celebration, Forest Park (Dec. 2003)
*Benefit for Bam (Iran) Earthquake Victims, American Red Cross (Jan. 2004)
The Pageant (St. Louis, MO), opening act for:
Greg Adams
Cassandra Wilson
Angelique Kidjo
