KASIROSSAFAR, Mohsen:

  Was  born in Mashad (Khorasan, Iran, 1955). He began studying the Tombak in 1980. In 1983 and in order to complete his techniques, he started to study under the supervision of Hossein Alizadeh, Keyhan Kalhor, Mohammand Reza Lofti and  Nasser Farhângfar.
   Since 1978 he lives in Rome where he works with musicians and composers such as Ennio Morricone, Giancarlo Schiaffini, Giorgio Battistelli, Angelo Branduardi, Mauro Pagani, Daniele Sepe, Rital Marcotulli, Antonello Salis and Alessandro Satta.
   His activity ranges from Persian classical to popular music, from medieval and renaissance music to contemporary and experimental.
   He has recorded numerous records and his concerts are frequently broadcasted. At present he devotes most of his time to teaching Tombak and Daf.

Released works (Hermes Records) : Ditirambi, Clouds