Pejman Hadadi: Classical Musician in New York

About Pejman Hadadi

Pejman Hadadi is an Iranian tonbak player rooted in the traditions of Persian classical music. Raised in Tehran and based in the United States since 1990, he has built a career centered on the instrument’s nuanced timing and tonal shading. In New York City he appears at Roulette, including programs with vocalist Amir Nojan such as “Whispers of the Dastgah,” where rhythmic dialogue supports the modal architecture of the repertoire. His playing favors clarity and close listening over display.