About
Who We Are
Zendeh Delan literally translates to “Awakened Hearts.” The ensemble is made up of students of Sufism who have come together to learn and share their experiences through music and to collectively create contemporary Sufi music, under the guidance of Professor Nader Angha, the Sufi Master of MTO Shahmaghsoudi® School of Islamic Sufism®.
Although deeply rooted in traditional Sufi melodies and Persian musical modes, the creativity of MTO Zendeh Delan® embraces a wealth of contemporary musical genres, harmoniously blending popular and classical styles with influences from all over the world.
AS FEATURED AT / HEARD ON
Venues & Institutions
The British MuseumMACS MTO MuseumSadler's WellsRoyal College of MusicBourse de CommerceYale UniversitySOAS University of London
Media & Radio
BBC RadioEAVA FMSW2 RadioRaiders Broadcast
Festivals
Edinburgh Festival FringeRumi FestivalFaiths in TuneMosaic Film Festival of Arts and CultureWellbeing by the Lakes Festival
Organisations
TamarkozAmerican Friends of Sufi Arts, Culture and KnowledgeCanadian Friends of Sufi Arts, Culture and Knowledge
Music, Samā & Zekr
Music
The music used in Zendeh Delan® originates from the ancient modes of Persian classical music, which are said to have been passed down orally or from “heart to heart” for centuries…
Samā
In the Sufi tradition, samā means “spritual audition.” In samā, one hears, sees, experiences, and becomes in harmony with the impressions or calling of the Divine Lord…
Zekr
Zekr (dhikr) harmonizes the human instrument to the tune of God’s remembrance. If done correctly, zekr frees the seeker from daily distractions, thoughts…