Kamran Hooshmand and 1001 Nights

Also known as the 1001 Nights Orchestra, this Austin, Texas group was formed by Kamran Hooshmand. The group started playing Persian and Iranian folk and pop, expanding to include music from across the Middle East, Mediterranean, Southwest Asia and the Caucuses. The group's size changed throughout the years ranging from a ten-piece orchestra on special occasions to a core of four musicians