Bahramji, Mercan Dede & Baham - Jananeh ft Golshifteh Farahani [HAL007]

The Persian word ‘Jana’ means “beloved, my dearest, my soul”. Often used as a term of endearment, “Jananeh” is the response that completes the greeting between two lovers. The mystic Persian poets Rumi and Shams, two lovers in heart, write in these words to each other like kindred spirits united by the resonance of their souls. It is a similar connection that binds the collaborators on this mystical multimedia release. The central figure, Bahramji, has been a source of inspiration for everyone involved for decades, not only for his music but for his liberated sufi spirit. Resurfacing Persian folklore melodies on his santoor and the poetry of Shams and Rumi, he lights the flame of inspiration that illuminates this unique project. Honoring Bahramji as a beloved and dedicated trailblazer in the unification of traditional and electronic music, the release taps into the energy of Rumi and ancient Persian culture and manifests art in the context of today and all that is to come. A mission that has been