Kayhan Kalhor & Brooklyn Rider / Silent City (2008)
Our longstanding musical friendship with the revered Persian kamancheh virtuoso Kayhan Kalhor represents one of our core collaborations. Documented in the landmark 2008 World Village recording Silent City, together we have traveled across the globe, drawing on shared experiences to create a boundless musical exploration both ancient and contemporary, bridging traditions between Persia and the West.
World Music’s Best Albums of the Decade –Rhapsody
“Silent City has something for nearly everyone — classical music fans will appreciate the fine quality of the playing, world music aficionados will enjoy the cross-cultural currents, and it's very easy to see kids reared on post-rock and minimalist electronic music feeling at home here (if you've ever liked anything released on Kranky, you're almost certain to enjoy this). Experimentalism is always more rewarding when it leads to resounding emotional depth, and this is as good an example as you'll find of a group of musicians achieving that ideal balance.” –Pitchfork
“A knockout.” –LA Times
“An unhurried delicateness...subtle virtuosity and unspoken emotion.” –RootsWorld