  
About The Album
Ray of The Wine's blend of Persian, Moroccan, African, Indian and Western music is at once earthy, mystical and seductive, as traditional rigor meets improvisational freedom and complex, passionate melodies couple with relentless grooves. Reza is a master of traditional Persian stringed instruments like the Tar, Sehtar and the bowed Tarmanche and Kamanche, as well as the bamboo flute known as the Ney and the Daf, a hand drum. The CD was produced by The Door's drummer John Densmore, who also played drums, and features a stellar international ensemble of players.
Review
Touted as “peaceful sounds from the axis of evil”, Reza’s “Ray of the White” is indeed a ray of light from a torn region. Former Doors drummer John Densmore produced this eclectic Middle Eastern album that features Persian musician Reza laying a foundation that could help bridge the gap between Western music and Middle Eastern culture. With fantastic bass lines that groove to the percussion and superb sitar play, “Ray of the Wine” is both inspiring and dauntingly familiar with its catchy melodies that will turn pop on its head. The lyrics consist mostly of Persian ancient poetry with a peppering of his own penned words as he plays sitar, the tar, ney, and kamanche. Sprinkle in some didgeridoo, strings, organ, and piano and you’ve got the perfect recipe for success.
-- J-Sin from Smother.net
Release: February 2005
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