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A rich evening of music from around the world, curated by two SOAS music alumni: classical Iranian Setar player Ala Zarei and tabla player Vishnu Vijayan, who will be performing as part of the musical collective Sound Anthropology.

Part 1 - Sound Anthropology
Drawing from Ayana's original compositions, the group features a diverse array of talented musicians: Ayana on vocals, Tommy on sitar, Vishnu on tabla, Euan on guitar, and Theo on bass.

Part 2 - Ala Zarei
The music performed by Ala Zarei is a suite of Classical Iranian music, including improvisatory, free-rhythm music alongside pre-composed rhythmic pieces from the classical Iranian repertoire. The improvisatory sections mostly adhere to the logic of the canonical repertoire of Classical Iranian music called radif. The endeavour is to reflect more on the so-called old-style approaches in continuation of what is known as the revivalist movement, which aimed to pursue classical artistry often in response to the influence of Western music.

Ala Zarei is a classical Iranian Setar player. She earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Music from BIHE University and SOAS University of London. Ala has studied music with prominent musicians in Iran, including Masud Shaari and Mohammad Ali Kiani Nejad. She has performed with ensembles in Iran and the UK and has achieved distinguished ranks in various festivals, such as the Youth Music Festival, Fajr Music Festival, and Soloists Music Festival. Ala is also interested in the music of the Arab Mashreq and has studied the Syrian-Egyptian style of Oud performance with Tarek Abdallah. She is the founder and leader of the Sarir Ensemble, which achieved second place in the Saba Music Festival.

Drawing from Ayana's original compositions, Sound Anthropology features a diverse array of talented musicians: Ayana on vocals, Tommy Khosla on sitar, Vishnu Vijayan on tabla, Mohammad Resyad on oud and guitar, and Alex Ryder on bass. Vishnu Vijayan, a skilled tabla player, infuses the intricate rhythms of Hindustani classical music into the ensemble's sound, while Tommy Khosla’s contemporary sitar playing bridges classical Indian music with jazz and electronic genres. Mohammad Resyad’s mastery of plucked chordophones, particularly the oud, adds a blend of Eastern and Western melodies. Alex Ryder, a seasoned music producer and bassist, provides a foundation of ambient sounds that enriches the group's performances. Shivani Sen, a Hindustani Classical vocalist with 21 years of training, also contributes her expertise, merging traditional Indian music with Western influences. Together, Sound Anthropology offers a powerful and resonant musical experience, blending diverse traditions into a cohesive and innovative sound.