Youmna Saba is a composer, musicologist and performer. She graduated from Antonine University in Lebanon with a master's degree in musicology. Her current research focuses on the interaction between Arabic spoken in song and electroacoustic music. These investigations show up as a variety of projects, from electroacoustic experiments on new devices made for voice and her instrument, the oud, to film... read full bio
Yuri Bashmet is a Russian conductor, violinist, and violist. He is a direct patrilineal descendant of Besht. He has also collaborated as soloist and conductor with some of the most celebrated string players of his time, including Rostropovich, Stern, Kremer, Mutter, and Mintz, as well as with keyboard legends like Richter and Argerich. In December 1988, Yuri Bashmet won much... read full bio
Zephyr was a blues-based hard rock band formed in 1969 in Boulder, Colorado by guitarist Tommy Bolin, keyboardist John Faris, David Givens on bass guitar, Robbie Chamberlin on drums and Candy Givens on vocals. Although the charismatic performances by Candy Givens were originally the focal point for the band, it was the flashy guitar work of Tommy Bolin that the... read full bio
