The Passion of Rumi
The Passion of Rumi is an album by Shahram Nazeri to commemorate the international Year of Mawlana Jalal ad-Din Balkhi Rumi. Description. "Passion of Rumi" is a celebration of the poetry of Rumi with a new and fresh musical approach, commemorating the international year of Mawlana Jalal ad-Din Balkhi Rumi. This recording is the first work of Shahram Nazeri in collaboration with his son, Hafez Nazeri, the composer of this work. Shahram Nazeri, the best-known vocalist of Iran, has been a pioneer in incorporating the poetry of Rumi in Persian classical music. This  live recording was made at a historical festival in Iran with more than 140,000 attendees over 5 days at the Sa'ad Abad Palace in Tehran. Passion of Rumi will attract not only lovers of classical and folk Persian music, and admirers of the phenomenal poetry of Rumi, but also audiences who enjoy innovation and the beautiful harmony that can be created from the combination of different musical traditions and cultures.