Preserving water in Ab-Anbār (a traditional cistern of drinking water in Iran) for dry seasons might be an exotic concept for Europeans but it has an essential role in spatial structure of historical cities in hot and dry areas. In many agricultural and pastoral areas access to water in the near future is an enormous concern. It means If the water issue is not addressed, some countries could become uninhabitable. If this situation is not reformed, in 30 years we will have some ghost towns.
_”on Water” exhibition, Detroit Stockholm gallery during World Water Week 2019
Sound Track : Moore Zhan Dange Sarcher(Album : Muyehaye Zagros)
About the sound track :
This tracks to a piece of authentic regional music, specifically mourning music from the Lorestan region. It is a traditional Laki vocal chant collected by Peyman Bozorgnia and published in the album "Moyeh-haye Zagros" (The Moans of Zagros) by the Mahoor Cultural and Literary Institute.
Ancient Chant: "Moor" (or Mor) is an ancient, soulful form of mourning music native to the Laki and Luri-dominated regions of Iran.
Acapella Style: It is performed completely a capella (without any musical instruments).
Cultural Context: It carries deep emotional weight, traditionally performed by women (Zhan) or specialized chanters to express profound grief during funerals or remembrance ritual