SAEED KAMJOO

Saeed Kamjoo, born in 1965 in Tehran, Iran, is a Persian musician and composer. He started learning kamanche at the age of seventeen under the supervision of Ardeshir Kâmkâr. He furthered his studies in the instrumental and vocal repertoires of Classical Persian music under the guidance of such renowned masters as Ali Akbar Shekârchi and Ustad Asghar Bahâri. He is also a graduate of the School of Fine Arts from Tehran University. His approach to playing kamanche is based on his perception of the values inherent in classical Persian music. Kamjoo's style of playing kamanche combines creativity and authenticity with innovation. Although his music has its roots in Classical Persian music, he allows himself to explore the new. Kamjoo moved to Montreal, Canada in 1997 and has since been collaborating with various ensembles in Canada, the USA, and Europe. He has recorded many albums and performed in numerous music festivals around the world. Saeed Kamjoo has also performed as a guest artist with Dastan Ensemble, one of the most renowned Persian musical groups.