Meet Amin Safari

Today we’re excited to be connecting with Amin Safari again. If you haven’t already, we suggest you check out our prior conversation with them here.

Amin, always such a pleasure connecting with you and thank you for sharing your stories, insights and inspiring messages with our community. We’re looking forward to getting the download and what you have been up to since our last interview, but first can you briefly introduce yourself to folks who might have missed the prior conversation.
As a Three Time Award Winner, I was fascinated by guitar since I first saw one at age six. However it was not till a few years later that I played my first note on the guitar. After a few years of self taught lessons, I entered Folk University in Sweden where I received a degree in classical music under instruction of an amazing teacher Tom Houwing. I was also very interested in science and entered the PhD program/Forskarskolan in Umea University And received a Bachelor of Science in Histopathology and a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering/Molecular Biology. After traveling throughout Europe, I arrived in Spain and fell in love with the art of flamenco.
Although I pursued a scientific career as a molecular biologist at Umea University in Sweden & Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas; the passion for music was always there. I filled my spare time by giving private guitar lessons and also performing with famous Iranian artists. Throughout the years working as a guitarist, I never stopped composing and arranging songs, into which flamenco elements slowly began to make their way. I created the entertainment company called EQRecords which includes Lessons, recording & performances. My inspirations are renowned flamenco artists such as Paco de Lucia, Vicente Amigo, Gipsy Kings, Jesse Cook and Ottmar Leibert.
The high-energy rhythms and passionate melodies captivate the audience of all ages and race. My last four albums “A Different Tune, Pasion de la Guitarra, Luna, Amor and La Rumba” are a fusion of flamenco with other worldly sounds.
The album “Luna” was a recipient of the Akademia award for “Best Latin Instrumental” in November 2015.
The album “La Rumba” was a recipient of the Akademia award for “Best World Beat” in September 2017.
The newly released album “Valencia” was a recipient of the Akademia award for “Best World Beat” in August 2023.

I have been playing in many venues around town and other states for the past 23 years.

Great, so let’s jump into an update on what you have been up to since we last spoke. What can you share with us?
I have been working on a new album. I am always finding inspiration in everyday living and try to incorporate them into my music.
These days, CDs are not very popular and most like to stream music from platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, etc. So, I have been working towards releasing each song as a single instead of a whole album.
Also, I have been more involved in social media sites like Instagram, Facebook, etc to engage more audience.

Live performances are my way of connecting with the audience and one of my goals is to increase the number of my live performances. Music brings so much joy to my life and by performing live, I am able to share that with others.

We also want to give folks a chance to get to know you a bit better so we’ve prepared a fun lightning round of questions. Ready?

Favorite Movie: The GodFather

Favorite Book: Robinhood

Favorite TV Show: Seinfeld

Favorite Band or Artist: Paco de lucia

Sweet or Savory: Savory

Mountains or Beach: Beach

Favorite Sport (to watch): Soccer

Favorite Sport (to play): Tennis

Did you play sports growing up (if so which ones): Tennis

As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up: Musician

French Fries or Onion Rings: French Fries

Chuck Rhodes or Bobby Axelrod: Bobby Axelrod

Favorite Cartoon growing up: Pink Panther

Favorite Childhood movie: Rocky

Favorite Breakfast Food: Steak and Egg

What would the perfect day look like for you? Please give us as many details as possible.
A perfect day for me would be a well-balanced mix of focused practice time, creative songwriting or composition, a rewarding performance or recording session, positive feedback from my peers and fans. Also to have enough time for relaxation and personal life, all while feeling inspired and energized to make music

Website: https://www.aminsafari.com

Instagram: @aminsafari.guitar

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aminsafarimusic

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@aminsafari2316

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