Today we’d like to introduce you to Farhad Bahrami.
So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
I came to San Diego as an undecided freshman in 1979. In 1984, I graduated with a double major in music composition and computer science from SDSU. I had the best music teachers at State, for which I am thankful, and I made the best friends, which I still have.
However, I spent my professional life in San Diego as a software engineer, not a musician, at companies like Nokia, Broadcom, and Qualcomm. My connection to SDSU stayed strong, and in 2007 I finished a master’s degree in music and started teaching at local colleges.
Meanwhile, my bands evolved to include a variety of styles and many young musicians. Our first album as Dornob Collective came out in 2008, and we’ve released three more albums since then, two of which have been nominated for Best World Music by San Diego Music Awards.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc. – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
Every road worth traveling is challenging. I’ve been lucky to have a supportive family, community, and friends.
Raising a family, working days at the cutting edge of technology, studying nights and honing my craft, and finally working with musicians and music-industry professionals to create something we can all be proud of, are all challenging, yet satisfying, endeavors.
So, as you know, we’re impressed with Dornob Collective – tell our readers more, for example, what you’re most proud of as a company and what sets you apart from others.
Dornob is a collective of musicians – now spanning two generations – who’ve been playing Persian music in San Diego since 1984.
Our goals, in addition to friendship and fun, include learning the musical tradition, fostering creativity, and crossing cultural bridges.
So, what’s next? Any big plans?
We’ve been asked to perform at the Escondido Center for the Arts in April, which I very exciting. I’m honored to have been asked to create a world music ensemble at Grossmont College.
It will be the first of its kind in this area and will cater to students and community members interested in learning to play from the repertoire of the vast Afro-Asiatic region known as the Middle East.
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Dr. Kevin Delgado, Mr. Kia Talai
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