Eastwinds Perth, Australia
Eastwinds began in 2014 when Mark Cain (reeds), Esfandiar Shahmir (ney) and Sanshi (didgeridoo) came together as a woodwind trio. We were then joined by Estonian singer, Kristiina Maalaps and today Eastwinds is a six-piece with broad influences: Estonian runo-song, classical Persian, Balkan, klezmer and contemporary jazz. All find expression in the band’s unique acoustic global sound. ... more
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This album won the World Music Network "Battle of the Bands" in 2013 - a lively blend of Persian and eastern influenced jazz.
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