Apr 28, 2013
This week we received a generous donation from Wolfhead Music, a publisher of music ancient and modern based in Bedford, Indiana. The Mesopotamian Night team appreciates this thoughtful sponsorship and support. Mr. John Craton, a composer and associate of Wolfhead...
Apr 27, 2013
John Shahidi’s poetry is known to Assyrians of San Jose. This year he is joining us for the opening of the event with his “Hal d’Ei-Man” poem. We welcome his contribution. Below is a short biography of this emerging poet. John was born in 1966 in the city...
Apr 27, 2013
By Obelit YadgarFrom the beginning, the Mesopotamian Nights productions have served a feast of Assyrian musical gems backed by a big symphony orchestra. With new operas performed in Assyrian to ballets danced in dazzling traditional costumes, the musical events have...
Apr 26, 2013
(Rabi Nebu Issabey at younger age)By Arbella IssabeyRabi Nebu Issabey will be honored with the Mesopotamian Achievement Award at our 6th Annual event as “Raab-Musiqooreh (Master of Musicians) for his selfless and unconditional dedication to the advancement of Assyrian...
Apr 18, 2013
Edited by Helen TaliaHomer Ashurian was born and raised in Urmia, Iran. He graduated with a Master Degree in Archeology, majoring in Assyriology from the University of Tehran. In 1958, he served as the Curator for Iranian Cultural Museum. From 1963, for several years...
