Mehdi Saki is a vocalist, instrumentalist and the founder of Kamakan. According to the biography for his London concert, he grew up with Arabic lullabies in Ahwaz and formed Kamakan after studying dance and theatre in Tehran.1
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Life & work
Kamakan
The promoter describes Kamakan’s use of electronics following its November 2023 residency at Le Grand Mix in France. In this line-up, Saki sings and plays guitar and percussion alongside Ava Rasti and Axel Moon.1
Recordings and collaborations
Apple Music lists the album Kamakan under Saki’s name.2 Tasnim’s Darkoob anniversary report also identifies him among musicians who collaborated with that group at different periods, without specifying a period of permanent membership.3
Sources
- 1Kamakan Live in London: A Fusion of Iranian Folk and Electronic Soundscapes | Vaak Records
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Following a residency at Le Grand Mix in France in November 2023, Kamakan – with Mehdi Saki (vocals, guitar, percussion), Ava Rasti (bass, electronic machines), and Axel Moon (saz, rabab, electronic machines) – has embraced electronic sounds to offer audiences a fresh and immersive experience.
Hailing from Ahwaz, Mehdi Saki was immersed in Arabic lullabies from a young age, finding solace in dance and music amid the turmoil of war. After studying dance and theatre in Tehran, he formed Kamakan, a contemporary folk project that brings together musicians from the independent scene.
- 2Kamakan - Album by Mehdi Saki - Apple Music
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Listen to Kamakan by Mehdi Saki on Apple Music. 2015. 12 Songs. Duration: 49 minutes.
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- 3کنسرت 10 سالگی گروه «دارکوب» برگزار میشود · Tasnim News
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علی زندوکیلی، محسن شریفیان، مهدی ساکی، رضا کولغانی و... از دیگر چهرههایی بودند که در مقاطع مختلف با دارکوب همکاری کردهاند.