Keyvan Chemirâni

# Keyvan Chemirani

Keyvan Chemirani is a pioneering percussionist and composer based in France who bridges traditional Persian music with contemporary electronic and world music production. Specializing in the zarb—a goblet drum central to Persian classical music—Chemirani has become a sought-after collaborator for artists exploring the intersection of acoustic and electronic soundscapes.

His work spans film scores, ambient productions, and collaborative projects that showcase the zarb’s rhythmic and textural possibilities within modern musical contexts. Chemirani’s approach to rhythm and percussion has influenced producers and musicians working across electronic, jazz, and experimental genres, establishing him as a vital voice in world music fusion and contemporary composition.