Hamava Arts

Hamava Arts Hamava is an Independent Arts organisation, in Britain, promoting a wide range of Iranian arts and the culture (Cinema, Music, Theatre and Visual Arts .

About Hamava by Dirk Campbell

In 1989 my wife Adrienne and I were living near London's Portobello Market, where we discovered a strange instrument shop in the viaduct arches. I had long been interested in non-western music, and the shop contained instruments which I could not identify. We introduced ourselves to the owner, Dr. Iraj Emami, and bought a cassette tape from him of Iranian classical

music (Shajarian and Alizadeh, I think). Hearing this music for the first time, Adrienne and I were immediately captivated, especially by the vocal style, and we played it so much in the car that the tape was eventually damaged. I never knew the name of the work - the title was in Farsi! - but I can still recall the music now, over 20 years later. Iraj looked very stylish in those days, with a trendy haircut and suit. I later found out that he had been a top theatre and film actor in Iran before the Islamic revolution, and that he was also an accomplished artist, musician and film director in his own right. His passion was for all things traditionally Iranian, and he had formed a group called Hamava to promote Iranian culture in London. Through my lucky connection with Iraj and Hamava I was invited to attend many events promoted by the group, including performances by Nazeri, Lotfi, Alizadeh and Parissa, and folk groups such as the Bakhtiari and the Zoorkhaneh. Hamava members threw themselves heart and soul into the work and were able to fill major venues such as the Royal Festival Hall. I benefited greatly from my friendship with Iraj, who introduced me to these legendary stars, educated me in all aspects of Iranian tradition and taught me how to play ney Iranian-style. There are many very ancient and rich cultures that need protection and encouragement against the destructive influence of American popular culture. These traditions, once gone, can never be replaced. So I'm delighted that Hamava is still active - long may it continue to flourish!
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01/12/2023

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دكتر بهمن مقصودلو منتقد و فيلم سار و ايرج امامى در بفتا لندن .
08/12/2018

دكتر بهمن مقصودلو منتقد و فيلم سار و ايرج امامى در بفتا لندن .

06/07/2017
09/06/2017
A play written and Directed by Dr Iraj Emami the prize winner artist.Acted by Hamava Art group.
09/06/2017

A play written and Directed by Dr Iraj Emami the prize winner artist.Acted by Hamava Art group.

21/09/2016

دعوت به همکاری گروه هماوا جهت تگمیل کردن کادر خود در زمینه گریم طراحی و ساخت دکور و بازیگری تعدادی داوطلب جهت همکاری ضمن یاد گیری را دعوت میکند لطفا در خواست خود را به ایمل[email protected] بفرستید فقط کسانیکه در لندن اقامت دارند با تشکر گروه هماوا

بالرین کار ایرج امامی.
14/11/2015

بالرین کار ایرج امامی.

دکتر ایرج امامی در نمایش سلمانی شهر سویل بکارگردانی مصطفی اسکوئی تئاتر اناهیتا.
22/04/2015

دکتر ایرج امامی در نمایش سلمانی شهر سویل بکارگردانی مصطفی اسکوئی تئاتر اناهیتا.

ایرج امامی در حال ساختن عروسک برای فیلم ابراهیم در گلستان.
12/04/2015

ایرج امامی در حال ساختن عروسک برای فیلم ابراهیم در گلستان.

یادش بخیر یار و یاور خوش ضمیر ما. دوران هماوائی ما.
09/04/2015

یادش بخیر یار و یاور خوش ضمیر ما. دوران هماوائی ما.

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