On this New Sounds program, hear western music based on and infused with Middle Eastern influences. Sample the latest from Brooklyn-based Raquy Danziger and the Cavemen, a Turkish-rooted rock outfit. Listen to Axiom of Choice, an ensemble with roots in traditional Persian repertoire, but who blend Middle Eastern and African percussion together with Western instruments to create exotic and sensuous music. There’s also music by Reza Derekshani, a Persian instrumentalist whose latest release was arranged by Doors’ drummer John Densmore and combines devotional styles with jazz and rock. Plus, selections by Basya Schechter, from her latest release, “Queen’s Dominion,” a hypnotic instrumental album of oud, santur, percussion, and violin music.

PROGRAM #2427, The Persian Influence (First aired on Thurs. 6/16/05)

ARTIST(S)	RECORDING	CUT(S)	SOURCE
Axiom Of Choice	Niya Yesh	Chaos of Paradise [10:00]	Narada #49289 www.narada.com*
Raquy And The Cavemen	Jordan	Jordan [6:00]	Meef, No #. www.raquyandthecavemen.com
Reza	Ray Of Wine	Zhaleh [5:00]	Stone Mountains, no # CDBaby.com
Basya Schecter	Queen’s Dominion	Burning Bush [4:30]	Tzadik #7193** www.tzadik.com*
Abed Azrie	Lapis Lazuli	Eau Et Vent [6:00]	Roseau/Sony Music (France) #3041 Out of print, but try www.fnac.com
Abed Azrie	Aromates	Murmur Of The Breeze [5:00]	Nonesuch #79241 www.nonesuch.com
Raquy And The Cavemen	Jordan	Sheshkin [5:30]	See above.
Axiom Of Choice	Unfolding	Mystics And Fools, excerpt [3:00]	Narada #12581 ** www.narada.com*