Shahram Shiva with John Ragusa (on flute) and Rich Goodhart at
Deepak Chopra's Event in Palm Springs, California.

Shahram Shiva
Events Calendar

2007 - 2008
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Shahram Shiva, performance poet, author and award-winning Rumi translator known for his unique and passionate recitations of Rumi's poetry, will perform his own English renditions as well as some of Rumi's original Persian verses with live musical accompaniment.

Here at Rumi Network we receive many e-mails from you asking Shahram Shiva to perform in your cities, whether in the US, Canada, Europe, India or Australia. Mr. Shiva shares his passion for Rumi by invitation only--we don't actually plan events at Rumi Network. If you'd like to invite Mr. Shiva to your city, please write us at info@rumi.net and we'd be happy to discuss it with you.

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"Shahram Shiva will restore the exultation of spirit in your Being.
This passion...will heal you" --Deepak Chopra

“An evening of hearing Rumi’s poetry read by Shahram Shiva was pure bliss. Since Shahram is Persian himself, he embodies the heart of Rumi’s culture as well as the passion of our universal spiritual yearnings. Rich Goodheart’s musical mastery of many Eastern instruments is a perfect partner to the poetry. And the whirling just has to be experienced first-hand. So simple and effective, you will touch the essence of Sufi ecstasy in a few easy steps."

“If you want to know what Sufi mysticism is all about, Shahram Shiva’s evening of poetry, music, and whirling take you there. After Shiva read Rumi to haunting music, we whirled like stars in the heavens, literally! Try it! Whirling is an amazing, almost out-of-body experience. I can’t wait to do it again.” --Carolyn Whittle

“Mysticism in our midst is the only way to describe this event. You will be amazed, moved, and thrilled. Don’t miss it.” --Susan Lunden

"I attended the event you held at NYOC last night. I was speechless then and all I can say now is that it was utterly spectacular. I have been around the world and experienced numerous cultural events. This one right here in NY, was the most original, witty, funny and spiritual of all. Thank you for keeping our heritage and literature alive. I told all my friends about you and we will definitely see you in your upcoming performances." --Farnaz


2007 - 2008

RADIO INTERVIEW on WRPI 91.5 FM
Radio Show
In The Spirit
Host
 Gary Goldberg
Date & Time
 Thursday, January11, 2007, 12:00 PM, NY Time, Eastern US
Coverage Area
In Southern Vermont, Western Massachusetts and Eastern New York set your dial to 91.5 FM. Live global broadcast also on the web at www.WRPI.org.
Information
 Listen to In The Spirit program on WRPI Radio, hosted by Gary Goldberg on January 11, 2007 at 12:00 PM New York Time (5pm GMT). In The Spirits will be interviewing Shahram Shiva and airing cuts from his new Rumi: Lovedrunk CD. You can also listen to the broadcast in real time on WRPI.org.

RADIO INTERVIEW on WNYC 93.9 FM (NPR)
Radio Show
Soundcheck
Host
 John Schaefer
Date & Time
 Tuesday, February 27, 2007, 2:00 PM, NY Time, Eastern US
Coverage Area
In NYC area and parts of New Jersey set your dial to 93.9 FM. Live global broadcast also on the web at www.WNYC.org.
Information
 John Schaefer will interview Shahram Shiva on New York City's NPR station, WNYC-FM 93.9 at 2:00PM, on Tuesday, February 27, 07. Also available globally on WNYC.org. 2007 has been named the International Year of Rumi and the show will focus on the popularity of Rumi in the West, little known stories about Rumi's colorful and intriguing life and Shahram Shiva's almost 20 years of Rumi translations, interpretations and performances.

RUMI: LOVEDRUNK
Title
 Rumi: Lovedrunk, A Special Event
Event
 Concert and Whirling Workshop
Venue
 The New York Open Center, SoHo, NYC
Date & Time
 Friday, April 13, 2007. 8:15 PM
Tickets
 Contact the Open Center at 212.219.2527
Information
 The Open Center is pleased to welcome back Shahram Shiva, the renowned Rumi translator and performer. Shiva who is known for his passionate recitations and performances of Rumi poetry brings you another luminous event. He will perform his own English renditions as well as Rumi's Persian verses accompanied by live music. This union of spoken verse and live music melds magic with love. Following tonight's concert, Shiva will guide the group into an ecstatic whirling experience through his proven four-step method.
Musicians
 John Ragusa & Rob Silvan

RUMI IN PERFORMANCE
Title
 Rumi in Performance
Event
 Concert and Whirling Workshop
Venue
 Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, Lenox, Mass
Date & Time
 Saturday, April 21, 2007, Evening
Tickets
 Contact Kripalu at 1.800.741.7353
Information
 There is an enormous resurgence of interest in the 13th Century mystical Persian poet Rumi. He is the greatest exponent of the ecstatic intoxication of sacred love. Shahram Shiva, Rumi translator and author, captures the essence of the poet's message through his passionate performances. The union of spoken verse and live music-Rich Goodhart on world instruments- melds magic with love. To complete the evening Shahram invites the audience to join him in a guided, ecstatic whirling experience.
Musicians
 Rich Goodhart

RUMI IN PERFORMANCE
Title
 Rumi in Performance
Event
 Concert and Whirling Workshop
Venue
 The Yoga Loft, Albany, NY
Date & Time
 Sunday, April 22, 2007, 4:00 PM
Tickets
 Contact Yoga Loft at 518-438-2557
Information
 There is an enormous resurgence of interest in the 13th Century mystical Persian poet Rumi. He is the greatest exponent of the ecstatic intoxication of sacred love. Shahram Shiva, Rumi translator and author, captures the essence of the poet's message through his passionate performances. The union of spoken verse and live music-Rich Goodhart on world instruments- melds magic with love. To complete the evening Shahram invites the audience to join him in a guided, ecstatic whirling experience.
Musicians
 Rich Goodhart

RUMI IN PERFORMANCE
Title
 Rumi in Performance
Event
 Concert and Whirling Workshop
Venue

The Dragons Egg, Mystic, CT
http://www.mysticdreamcenter.com/index_files/Page439.htm
Date & Time
 Saturday, May 19, 2007, 7:30
Tickets
 Contact Mystic Dream Center 860.912.0505
Information
 There is an enormous resurgence of interest in the 13th Century mystical Persian poet Rumi. He is the greatest exponent of the ecstatic intoxication of sacred love. Shahram Shiva, Rumi translator and author, captures the essence of the poet's message through his passionate performances. The union of spoken verse and live music-Rich Goodhart on world instruments- melds magic with love. To complete the evening Shahram invites the audience to join him in a guided, ecstatic whirling experience.
Musicians
 Rich Goodhart

RUMI IN PERFORMANCE
Title
 Rumi in Performance
Event
 Concert and Whirling Workshop
Venue
 Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, Lenox, Mass
Date & Time
 Saturday, August 25, 2007, Evening
Tickets
 Contact Kripalu at 1.800.741.7353
Information
 There is an enormous resurgence of interest in the 13th Century mystical Persian poet Rumi. He is the greatest exponent of the ecstatic intoxication of sacred love. Shahram Shiva, Rumi translator and author, captures the essence of the poet's message through his passionate performances. The union of spoken verse and live music-Rich Goodhart on world instruments- melds magic with love. To complete the evening Shahram invites the audience to join him in a guided, ecstatic whirling experience.
Musicians
 Rich Goodhart

RUMI: LOVEDRUNK
Title
 Rumi: Lovedrunk, A Special Event
Event
 Concert and Whirling Workshop
Venue
 Arrigoni Center on Mayflower Avenue, Iona College, New Rochelle, NY
Date & Time
 Tuesday, September 25, 2007. 7:30 PM
Tickets
 Contact the Iona Spirituality Institute 914 633 2233
Information
 In honor of Rumi's 800th birth anniversary, Iona Spirituality Institute presents Shahram Shiva, who is known for his passionate recitations and performances of Rumi poetry. He will perform his own English renditions as well as Rumi's Persian verses accompanied by the pianist and composer Rob Silvan and flutist John Ragusa. This union of spoken verse and live music melds magic with love. Following tonight's concert, Shiva will guide the group into an ecstatic whirling experience through his proven four-step method.
Musicians
 John Ragusa & Rob Silvan

RADIO INTERVIEW on WRPI 91.5 FM
Radio Show
In The Spirit
Host
 Gary Goldberg
Date & Time
 Thursday, November 15, 2007, 1:30 PM, NY Time, Eastern US
Coverage Area
In Southern Vermont, Western Massachusetts and Eastern New York set your dial to 91.5 FM. Live global broadcast also on the web at www.WRPI.org.
Information
 Listen to In The Spirit program on WRPI Radio, hosted by Gary Goldberg on November 15, 2007 at 1:30 PM New York Time (6:30pm GMT). In The Spirits will be interviewing Shahram Shiva and airing cuts from his new Rumi: Lovedrunk CD. You can also listen to the broadcast in real time on WRPI.org.

RUMI FESTIVAL at KRIPALU YOGA
Title
 Rumi Festival at Kripalu Yoga
Event
 Creative Poetry Writing and Transformative Whirling Workshops
Venue
 Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, Lenox, Mass
Date & Time
 Friday, November 16, 2007
Tickets
 Contact Kripalu at 1.800.741.7353
Information
 A sojourn into the secret world of Rumi through vehicles that he used to tap into that immense creative love-energy: poetry & whirling. Shahram Shiva will help you find a renewed awareness of your own creativity, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned artist. Shiva's workshop will help you create personal expressions of Rumi's beautiful and powerful verses. Further embodying the ecstatic spirit of Rumi you will whirl using Shiva's own proven, guided four-step method.
Musicians
 N/A

RUMI FESTIVAL at KRIPALU YOGA
Title
 Rumi Festival at Kripalu Yoga
Event
 Rumi Performance with the group HuDost
Venue
 Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, Lenox, Mass
Date & Time
 Friday, November 16, 2007 - Evening
Tickets
 Contact Kripalu at 1.800.741.7353
Information
 Shahram Shiva will perform with the group HuDost on Friday night as part of the multi-day Rumi Festival celebration.
Musicians
 HuDost

RADIO INTERVIEW on BBC
Radio Show
Heart and Soul
Host
 Shusha Guppy on BBC World Service - Global Release
Date & Time
 December 2-8, 2007, Global
Coverage Area
Heart and Soul is avilable through out the world on BBC radio network. Also the program can be heard on www.BBC.co.uk for the week of December 2nd.
Information

BBC World Service celebrates the 800th birth anniversary of Rumi in a two-part radio program for global broadcast. The part 2 includes an interview with Shahram Shiva and is available at this link: http://www.rumi.net/BBC_Rumi_program.wma


RADIO INTERVIEW on WRPI 91.5 FM
Radio Show
In The Spirit
Host
 Gary Goldberg
Date & Time
 Thursday, December 27, 2007, 1:00 PM, NY Time, Eastern US
Coverage Area
In Southern Vermont, Western Massachusetts and Eastern New York set your dial to 91.5 FM. Live global broadcast also on the web at www.WRPI.org.
Information
 Listen to In The Spirit program on WRPI Radio, hosted by Gary Goldberg. In The Spirits will be interviewing Shahram Shiva and airing cuts from his Rumi: Lovedrunk CD. You can also listen to the broadcast in real time on WRPI.org.


2008

RADIO INTERVIEW on WRPI 91.5 FM
Radio Show
In The Spirit
Host
 Gary Goldberg
Date & Time
 Thursday, March 6, 2008, 1:00 PM, NY Time, Eastern US
Coverage Area
In Southern Vermont, Western Massachusetts and Eastern New York set your dial to 91.5 FM. Live global broadcast also on the web at www.WRPI.org.
Information
 A frequent guest on "In The Spirit" we are happy to welcome Shahram Shiva once more. Listen to In The Spirit program on WRPI Radio, hosted by Gary Goldberg. In The Spirits will be interviewing Shahram Shiva and airing cuts from his Rumi: Lovedrunk CD. You can also listen to the broadcast in real time on WRPI.org.

RUMI IN PERFORMANCE
Title
 Rumi in Performance
Event
 Concert and Whirling Workshop
Venue
 Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, Lenox, Mass
Date & Time
 Saturday, March 15, 2008, Evening
Tickets
 Contact Kripalu at 1.800.741.7353
Information
 Kripalu is pleased to welcome back renowned Rumi translator, author and performer Shahram Shiva and world music multi-instrumentalist Rich Goodhart for another luminous evening of Rumi poetry and music. Rumi is the greatest exponent of the ecstatic intoxication of sacred love. Shahram Shiva's passionate performances capture the essence of Rumi's message and include his own English renditions as well as Rumi’s original Persian verses. Featuring the original accompaniment of composer and recording artist Rich Goodhart and special guest Bansuri flute master Steve Gorn, this union of spoken verse and live music melds magic with love. Following tonight’s concert, Shiva will guide the group into an ecstatic whirling experience through his own proven four-step method, supported by Goodhart's live drumming accompaniment.
Musicians
 Rich Goodhart & Steve Gorn

RUMI IN PERFORMANCE
Title
 Rumi in Performance
Event
 Concert and Whirling Workshop
Venue
 Skidmore College, Saratoga Spring, NY
Date & Time
 Thursday, March 27, 2008, Evening
Tickets
 Contact Skidmore College at 518-580-5000
Information
 There is an enormous resurgence of interest in the 13th Century mystical Persian poet Rumi. He is the greatest exponent of the ecstatic intoxication of sacred love. Shahram Shiva, Rumi translator and author, captures the essence of the poet's message through his passionate performances. The union of spoken verse and live music-Rich Goodhart on world instruments- melds magic with love. To complete the evening Shahram invites the audience to join him in a guided, ecstatic whirling experience.
Musicians
 Rich Goodhart

RUMI: LOVEDRUNK
Title
 Rumi: Lovedrunk, A Special Event
Event
 Concert and Whirling Workshop
Venue
 The New York Open Center, SoHo, NYC
Date & Time
 Friday, April 25, 2008. 8:00 PM
Tickets
 Contact the Open Center at 212.219.2527
Information
 The Open Center is pleased to welcome back Shahram Shiva, the renowned Rumi translator and performer. Shiva who is known for his passionate recitations and performances of Rumi poetry brings you another luminous event. He will perform his own English renditions as well as Rumi's Persian verses accompanied by live music.This event will be featuring flutist and multi-instrumentalist John Ragusa in original and improvisational accompaniment with Rob Silvan on piano. This union of spoken verse and live music melds magic with love. Following tonight's concert, Shiva will guide the group into an ecstatic whirling experience through his proven four-step method.
Musicians
 John Ragusa & Rob Silvan

RUMI Without Borders
Title
 Rumi Without Borders, A Special Event
Event
 Concert and Discussion
Venue
 The United Nations, New York, NY
Date & Time
 Monday, May 19, 2008. 1:00 PM
Tickets
 Open to U.N. Members and Staff only
Information
 Shahram Shiva will be presenting a Rumi event at the United Nations. This is his second UN program. This special event will be featuring flutist and multi-instrumentalist John Ragusa in original and improvisational solo accompaniment.
Musicians
 John Ragusa

RADIO INTERVIEW on WRPI 91.5 FM
Radio Show
In The Spirit
Host
 Gary Goldberg
Date & Time
 Thursday, June 5, 2008, 1:00 PM, NY Time, Eastern US
Coverage Area
In Southern Vermont, Western Massachusetts and Eastern New York set your dial to 91.5 FM. Live global broadcast also on the web at www.WRPI.org.
Information
 A frequent guest on "In The Spirit" we are happy to welcome Shahram Shiva once more. Listen to In The Spirit program on WRPI Radio, hosted by Gary Goldberg. In The Spirits will be interviewing Shahram Shiva and airing cuts from his Rumi: Lovedrunk CD. You can also listen to the broadcast in real time on WRPI.org.

RUMI IN PERFORMANCE
Title
 Rumi in Performance
Event
 Concert and Whirling Workshop
Venue
 Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, Lenox, Mass
Date & Time
 Saturday, June 7, 2008, Evening
Tickets
 Contact Kripalu at 1.800.741.7353
Information
 Kripalu is pleased to welcome back renowned Rumi translator, author and performer Shahram Shiva and world music multi-instrumentalist Rich Goodhart for another luminous evening of Rumi poetry and music. Rumi is the greatest exponent of the ecstatic intoxication of sacred love. Shahram Shiva's passionate performances capture the essence of Rumi's message and include his own English renditions as well as Rumi’s original Persian verses. Featuring the original accompaniment of composer and recording artist Rich Goodhart and special guest flutist and multi-instrumentalist John Ragusa, this union of spoken verse and live music melds magic with love. Following tonight’s concert, Shiva will guide the group into an ecstatic whirling experience through his own proven four-step method, supported by Goodhart's live drumming accompaniment.
Musicians
 Rich Goodhart & John Ragusa

RADIO INTERVIEW on WRPI 91.5 FM
Radio Show
In The Spirit
Host
 Gary Goldberg
Date & Time
 Thursday, August 7, 2008, 1:00 PM, NY Time, Eastern US
Coverage Area
In Southern Vermont, Western Massachusetts and Eastern New York set your dial to 91.5 FM. Live global broadcast also on the web at www.WRPI.org.
Information
 A frequent guest on "In The Spirit" we are happy to welcome Shahram Shiva once more. Listen to In The Spirit program on WRPI Radio, hosted by Gary Goldberg. In The Spirits will be interviewing Shahram Shiva and airing cuts from his Rumi: Lovedrunk CD. You can also listen to the broadcast in real time on WRPI.org.

United Nations Global Compassion
Title
 A Special Event
Event
 UN Global Compassion Gala
Venue
 The United Nations, New York, NY
Date & Time
 Thursday, October 16, 2008. 8:00 PM
Tickets
 Open to U.N. Members and Staff only
Information
 TBA
Musicians
 John Ragusa

 

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