Good morning. Today we’re listening to Shida Shahabi, a pianist and composer based in Stockholm. Shahabi was born in Sweden to Iranian parents who had fled the war with Iraq. Her early musical influences included the Persian pop her parents played, classical composers like Mozart and Tchaikovsky, and Western bands on MTV (especially the Cocteau Twins and My Bloody Valentine).
I'm really glad I've found your newsletter. I've been struggling in recent years to find new music that speaks to me, and I'm finding it a lot thanks to you.
Shahabi's music is new to me. So far I really like what I hear. Thanks for putting me on!
Thanks again.
I'm really glad I've found your newsletter. I've been struggling in recent years to find new music that speaks to me, and I'm finding it a lot thanks to you.
I love Shahabi's music. In particular, listen to "Futo" the opening track of "Shifts" . . . it's mesmerisingly beautiful. . . .