Behnam Masoumi Born in 1986 in Tehran, Iran / Resident of Spain Associate’s degreein music – Received a certificate in teaching Iranian instruments from Tehran Conservatory- Founded and chaired the percussion instrument education department at Tehran Conservatory Member of the top-tier Iran Music.
Activities :
Created an album based on the combination of rhythms from 800 years ago in Iran with a polymetric system
Held workshops in various countries on topics such as polymetric and polyrhythmic systems – understanding Iranian rhythmic systems and cycles, audience psychology, and the anatomy of musicians’ hands.
Some of the Albums: Behnam has played in over 48 albums, including:
“Tanideh,” “Benjo,” “Darsaraye Tanhayie,” “Masi Darham,” “Sevan,” “Asemane Man,” “Jooybar Lahzeha,” “Roots,” “Tar o Poodle,” “Farneshin 1,” “Farneshin 2,” “Se Oud,” “Khomar,” “Ejaz,” “Parande Share Man,” “Shokaran,” “Dar Miyane Tariki,” “Farzand e Iran,” “Ghatre,” “Poshte Daryaha,” “Dar Lanza,” “Choopi,” “Ravi,” “Quieter than Silence,” “Bodeh Chahaarom,” “Baghe Man.”
Some of the Concerts :
Italy: Roots Revival Project, 2024
Czech Republic: Roots Revival, 2024
Turkey: Dade Efandi, 2024
Turkey, Istanbul: Gul Seven Madar, 2022
Participated in several projects under the supervision of the Austrian Roots Revival Company since 2017.
Romania: Bucharest, 2016
Stockholm, Sweden: Tar and Pood Project, 2018
Goteborg, Sweden: Tar and Pood Project, 2018
Munster, Germany: Munster, 2018
Switzerland: Geneva Theater D Alhambra, Zurich Millers Studio, 2018
Canada: Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, 2019
Australia: Perth, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne (Motebasem Ensemble), 2016-2019
India: Chennai Residency, Global Indian Konya Hazrat Festival, 2018
Berlin: Motebasem Ensemble, 2019
Austria: Linz Concert, 2016
Malaysia: American Embassy, 2015
Armenia: Iranian Night in Yerevan, 2014
Behnam Masoumi, with 19 years of teaching experience, has established an internationally recognized online educational center called Tombak Lessons for the tombak. He is teaching internationally with a highly specialized method. Join the family of tombak players.