Home Is a River
November 2, 2024 - 7:30pm
Scotiabank Dance Centre, Vancouver
Duration: 60 min
This event features a captivating 10-minute opening performance by Pico Masaki & Chihiro Homma
Voice, Words, Music: Taraneh Mousavi
Double Bass: Jodi Proznick
Piano: Noah Franche-Nolan
Drums: Nicholas Bracewell
Photo by Peter Tummers
Description
"Home Is a River," crafted by Iranian Canadian artist Taraneh Mousavi, seamlessly blends her evocative poetry with a distinctive mix of Iranian folk music and alternative jazz. This project delves into the emotional landscape of the Iranian diaspora, narrating the complex journeys of Iranians who have left their homeland—journeys rooted in the profound loss of hope as they strive to build new homes in unfamiliar places.
Taraneh's personal story lies at the heart of this project, offering an intimate perspective on this unique cycle of loss and renewal. "Home Is a River" invites audiences to engage with themes of displacement, identity, and the ongoing quest for belonging, encouraging deep introspection on these universal themes.
