The National College of Arts hosted a unique public listening session titled “Gham-e-Sarkesh (Rebellious Grief)” with interdisciplinary artist, journalist, and folk music activist Ahmadali Kadivar at the Shakir Ali Auditorium.
Through an immersive presentation, Kadivar explored how sound becomes a vessel of memory, resistance, and collective mourning.
Drawing from the Sedákhāne Iranian Folk Music Library, the session intertwined archival folk recordings with contemporary compositions, reflecting the power of music to preserve stories of grief and defiance.
Delving into the intersections of sound, memory, and struggle, the session resonated deeply with listeners, reminding us how art continues to give a voice to shared histories.
