# Ethno-Electronic NIYAZ Brings Their “Mesmerizing” Immersive “The Fourth Light” To UCLA On 8/19

- Link: https://www.nyrdcast.com/ethno-electronic-niyaz-brings-their-mesmerizing-immersive-the-fourth-light-to-ucla-on-8-19/
- Published: 2023-06-09T13:00:00-05:00
- Author: Eugene Tierney

“On _The Fourth Light_, [NIYAZ] continues to mine medieval Sufi mystical poetry 
as well as instruments and songs from across the Middle East. With electronic beats,
they create a swirling, whirling palette of colors fronted by Ali’s rich and precise
voice.” – _**NPR**_

“_The Fourth Light Project _is a mesmerizing, immersive multimedia production combining
the ensemble’s rich and riveting electroacoustic music with a spectacular display
of cutting-edge, interactive visual effects…” –_ _**_Classical Voice_**

“… an evolutionary force in contemporary Middle Eastern music.” **_– Huffington 
Post_**

### **NIYAZ ⏎ Brings Their Immersive Multimedia Event _THE FOURTH LIGHT_To UCLA’s Royce Hall on August 19th 

#### **Presented By Farhang Foundation****⏎ And UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music

[[**JUNE 8, 2023 (Los Angeles, CA) —  **“We have performed **_The Fourth Light_**_ _over sixty times around the world, but Los Angeles being our hometown and the center of the movie industry means so much to me personally,” says Iranian multi-instrumentalist, composer, and JUNO Award-nominee **Loga Ramin Torkian **of ethno-electronic Iranian-American musical group **NIYAZ**. The critically-hailed and highly-anticipated stage performance of [_**THE FOURTH LIGHT**_**: An Immersive Multimedia Experience**](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=f8b6b63f9f&e=615f2b8493) finally
makes its Los Angeles debut at **UCLA**’s **_Royce Hall_** on **August 19, 2023.**

![Niyaz](https://i0.wp.com/mcusercontent.com/f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984/images/1a880e75-
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Combining captivating music, stunning visuals, dance, and innovative technologies
to create an immersive and unforgettable journey for audiences, this groundbreaking
multimedia experience uses interactive technologies and advanced projection body-
mapping techniques that respond to sound and movement in real time. The result creates
a new kind of digital scenography and live musical experience, in which virtual 
and real space merge to create an illusionistic three-dimensional environment that
eliminates the distance between the audience and performers. This seamless synthesis
of sound, space, image, and light invites the audience inside the art to share in
a unique narrative and multi-sensory experience.  

![Niyaz](https://i0.wp.com/mcusercontent.com/f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984/images/06ab8d25-
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Azam Ali and Loga Ramin Torkian of **NIYAZ**

Based on Niyaz’s latest album _**The Fourth Light**_, the music that will be performed
features Iranian vocalist, composer, and two-time JUNO Award nominee **Azam Ali **
and is inspired by the first female Sufi mystic and poet Rabia Al Basri. Born in
the 8th century in Iraq, Basri is recognized as a saint who set forth the doctrine
of Divine Love and non-duality which today lie at the heart of Sufi mysticism.  
Niyaz has been committed to creating music with a deep social message.

“During this tumultuous time in our homeland Iran, when women are rising so bravely
in their quest for freedom, I cannot help but reflect on how this struggle has its
roots as far back as the 8th century with Rabia Al Basri,” said **Azam Ali**. “For
us, this show has always been about celebrating the power of women. Presenting it
in Los Angeles in collaboration with **Farhang Foundation** and the **UCLA Herb 
Alpert School of Music** is such a tremendous honor.”

“We are delighted to help bring this groundbreaking performance to UCLA and _Royce
Hall_,” said **Alireza Ardekani, Executive Director **of **Farhang Foundation**.
_The Fourth Light_ is a testament to the power of art in transcending boundaries
and connecting people from different backgrounds.

Farhang Foundation is thrilled to have this opportunity to once again collaborate
with the incredible creative team of **Azam Ali** and** Loga Ramin Torkian** on 
this project, along with our excellent partners at the **UCLA Herb Alpert School
of Music**. This performance represents Farhang’s ongoing commitment to showcasing
the richness and diversity of Iranian art forms and fostering cross-cultural understanding.
We invite everyone to join us for this extraordinary event and experience the magic
of Niyaz’s music and the visual spectacle of the project.”

“UCLA’s Herb Alpert School of Music and the Iranian Music Program are proud to partner
with Farhang Foundation in presenting Niyaz in this innovative project,” said **
Dr. Shahab Paranj**, **Post-Doctoral Scholar** of the **Iranian Music Program** 
at **UCLA**. “Niyaz’s use of Iranian music and Persian poetry combined with captivating
interactive multimedia elements ensures to deliver a truly unique experience in 
_The Fourth Light _project.”  

NIYAZ: The Fourth Light, Live - August 19, 2023 - Royce Hall, Los Angeles

[⌊NIYAZ: The Fourth Light, Live - August 19, 2023 - Royce Hall, Los Angeles⌉⌊NIYAZ:
The Fourth Light, Live - August 19, 2023 - Royce Hall, Los Angeles⌉
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**NIYAZ: The Fourth Light, Live – August 19, 2023 – Royce Hall, Los Angeles**

“Often we rely on debates and compromises to create unity, but in my opinion, In
a secular society, art is the guiding light and  creating unity,” adds Torkian. “
Our goal is to create unifying experience for the audience that is uplifting and
by uplifting the audience’s soul.”

The performance of **_The Fourth Light_** by Niyaz will take place on **Saturday,
August 19, 2023**, for one night only at UCLA’s **_Royce Hall_**. Tickets are now
available for purchase in person through the **UCLA Ticket Office** or online via
[**Farhang Foundation’s official website**](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=02725511fa&e=615f2b8493).

For tickets and more information, please visit [**Farhang.org/Niyaz**](https://reybee.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984&id=7a524f1428&e=615f2b8493).

![Niyaz](https://i0.wp.com/mcusercontent.com/f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984/images/dddab0e7-
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[[**About NIYAZ**

Niyaz is an internationally renowned musical group founded by Iranian-born, Indian-
raised vocalist, composer Azam Ali and Iranian multi-instrumentalist and composer
Loga Ramin Torkian. Their music blends traditional Persian and Middle Eastern sounds
with contemporary electronic elements, creating a unique fusion that transcends 
borders and cultures.

Today with four best-selling and critically acclaimed albums released on Six Degrees
Records, all of which have debuted at #1 on iTunes and garnered the band an incredible
amount of media attention, including features on NPR, PRI, BBC World, Billboard,
Wall Street Journal, and The Huffington Post, Niyaz continues to tour internationally
and build on its impressive and loyal fan base worldwide.

Their performances have captivated audiences worldwide, and their groundbreaking
multimedia production, _The Fourth Light_, has received critical acclaim for its
innovation and artistic vision. For more information on Niyaz: [https://www.niyazmusic.com](https://www.niyazmusic.com/).

![](https://i0.wp.com/mcusercontent.com/f67b4587af2b2ef9aa80ed984/images/d9fde37f-
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**About Farhang Foundation**

Farhang Foundation is a member-supported nonreligious, nonpolitical, and nonprofit
foundation established in 2008 to celebrate and promote Iranian art and culture 
for the benefit of the community at large. The foundation supports a broad range
of academic and cultural activities by funding university programs, diverse cultural
programs such as the celebrations of Nowruz and Shab-e Yalda and musical performances,
film screenings, and festivals. For more information on Farhang Foundation: [https://farhang.org](https://farhang.org/).

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