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Larry Porter
rebab

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eastwestmusic.net
the official website of pianist,
rebab player, and composer
Larry Porter
Larry Porter plays traditional Afghan music on the rebab, an instrument particularly characteristic of this music culture. He first encountered the rebab, a short-necked lute with 18 strings, on his journey through Asia in 1976, at which time he had the extraordinary opportunity to study with the renowned master, Ustad Mohammad Omar, in Kabul. Since then he has developed a unique style in which he combines folk music with elements of classical improvisation.

His recent CD has been highly acclaimed in the United States. The Afghan magazine, Lemar-Aftaab, based in the US wrote: "The Magical Rebab of Larry Porter is truly captivating. Porter has mastered the rebab to perfection with his noted style. Without a doubt, he is one of the best rebab players of his generation." (Interview)

Larry's repertoire consists of traditional Afghan folk songs and Hindi film tunes as well as Pakistani ghazals and classical pieces.

He is accompanied by the empathetic tabla player, Franc Menusan. Franc has for many years played an important role in the Indian music scene in New York and is also an accomplished sitar player.

New CD Release:

The Magical Rebab
of Larry Porter

Larry Porter rebab
Franc Menusan tabla, dhol

 

 

1. Dharti Kahe Pukar Ke (Hindi Film: Do Bigha Zamin)
2. Sakhijan Mayrawi (Afghan Folk)
3. Duniya Men Hum Ayen Hain (Hindi Film: Mother India)
4. Ghar Aya Mera Pardesi (Hindi Film: Awaara)
5. Naziko Naz Ko (Afghan Folk)
6. Yarak-e Ma (Ahmad Zahir)

Contact and booking:
Larry Porter: larryporter@eastwestmusic.net