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Welcome
to Rumi Network - The World's Most Popular Website on
Rumi
Rumi Network is dedicated to Rumi, the brilliant
and radical Persian poet
and philosopher of the 13th Century. This
site is based on the work of award-winning Rumi translator, author,
lecturer, scholar and performer Shahram Shiva. Shiva has been translating
the poetry of Rumi since 1988 and has been presenting Rumi concerts
and workshops in the US ever since. Shiva's translations of Rumi have
been published in several books and are also available in two groundbreaking
music albums "Rumi:
Lovedrunk" and now in "Love
Evolve" an album of original songs and
Rumi poems.
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On
Rumi Network you will find:
- Rumi’s
poetry as translated by Shahram Shiva.
- Rumi's
untold story.
- The Persian
of Rumi through easy to read transliteration and interpretation.
- Continually
updating list of Rumi concerts and events.
- Rumi
related information for the Press.
- Shahram
Shiva's biography.
- Sample
pages of Shiva's books.
- Learning
to whirl using Shiva's unique 4-step method.
- Links
to social media and online music portals.
- And more...
See
our News page for news about
Shahram Shiva and Rumi's
continuing expansion in the West.
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| Shahram
Shiva's celebrated "Rumi: Lovedrunk" CD, has been reissued
in superior sound quality, with enhanced audio and new mastering.
Each note, each beat and each word has been enhanced. This latest
audio enhanced version is titled "Rumi: Lovedrunk - Remastered."
It's available at all music download sites. Physical copies to
be available soon. The old version of this CD will be phased out. |
Rumi:
Lovedrunk
Rumi:
Lovedrunk is a groundbreaking audio project that features
several talented musicians from Persia, Europe, Latin America
and the U.S., and includes original compositions by Glissant
and Harrison. This album blends the exotic and the meditative
with hip grooves and inventive arrangements and the deep,
resonant and hypnotic voice of Shahram Shiva.
This meticulously composed and produced CD is much more than
a “Spoken Word” project and can be listened to both
for the beauty and power of Rumi’s words, as well as
for the captivating and inspiring mood of the music and poetic
images. It is the uncompromising artistic statement of three
diverse and committed artists.
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Rumi,
Thief of Sleep:
Quatrains from the Persian
(Hohm Press, 2000)
This paperback with a foreword by Deepak Chopra,
contains selections of the best
of the English translations
that appeared in Shiva's award-winning book Rending the Veil.
“In
Persian, there are four levels of friendship each relating
to a degree in closeness and intimacy: Aashenaa (to know someone
casually), Doost (a close friend), Rafeegh (your best friend)
and Yaar (your inseparable lover). However, these levels are
independent of the type of physical connection you have with
someone. These degrees of closeness explain your deep soul
connection with another being; your spouse, therefore, may
only be your Aashenaa, or you may have a perfect platonic
relationship with a Yaar. Some mystics measure their intimacy
with God and the Beloved by using these levels. For RUMI,
the Beloved and Shams were one, and both (as one) were his
Yaar. That could explain why Rumi’s verses are being dubbed
“love poems.” Should they be anything less?”
From
the Introduction by
Shahram Shiva
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“Words
can heal, they can transform our lives and bring joy, meaning
and purpose. Words can bring us closer to God. Such are
the words of Rumi. In Thief of Sleep, Shahram Shiva (who
embodies the culture, the wisdom and the history of Sufism
in his very genes) brings us the healing experience.”
Deepak Chopra
author of How to Know God and
several NY Times Bestsellers
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A
book of verses of Rumi by an award-winning translator and
poet. This selection catches Rumi in a rare mood and these
are some of Rumi's most passionate and heartfelt expressions,
each poem resonating with the intensity and fire rarely
seen in English language before.
Shiva
says, "Rumi--I am constantly reminded--is a miracle. Everything
about him is absolute magic. Poetry in perfect rhyme and
meter poured out of him as he whirled for hours on end,
or as he fell into various states of ecstasy and rapture.
There is music, rhythm and breath in most of his poems in
Persian language. In my work as a translator I try to bring
out some of these nuances. I try to pay a special attention
to Rumi as a Persian mystic, and to the origin and the method
of the creation of these timeless, sublime and always magical
words."
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"...These
verses are not just meant for the libraries or the classrooms
of academia. They are meant to be recited by human lovers
and lovers of God. The passion of Rumi expressed in this
book by Shahram Shiva will restore the exultation of spirit
in your Being. This passion is holy and it will heal you..."
Deepak Chopra
author of How to Know God and
several NY Times Bestsellers
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Rending
the Veil was awarded the Benjamin Franklin Award
for best book in the religion category by the American
Booksellers Association. It is groundbreaking translation
that traverses the world by which Rumi is brought into
English -- from calligraphic Persian, to phonetic Persian,
to literal English translations, to Shiva's own finely-wrought
poems.
Please
visit a flash presentation of Rending
the Veil for more info.
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NEWS:
>> May
16, 2012, New York - SAVE THE DATE: Shahram Shiva will be conducting
a very special workshop at Kripalu for the weekend of January 3-5,
2014. The workshop is titled "Radical Rumi Weekend." We'll
have more info about this soon. Hope to see you all there.
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April 11, 2013, New York - Seeking Literary Agent for Shahram Shiva:
After focusing primarily on music albums for the past several years,
Shahram Shiva is now concentrating once again on a new book with a theme
of "future of spirituality." We are seeking a literary agent
in the poetry/New Age genre. Any references would be very much appreciated.
Shahram Shiva
has 4 books and 2 albums to his credit at this time.
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October 10, 2012, New York - It's with great honor to report that the
55th Annual GRAMMY Awards entry list has been released and LOVE EVOLVE
by Shahram Shiva is on the ballot in 3 categories with 4 listings.
read more >>
LATEST
REVIEWS:
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Shahram Shiva's voice brings alive the timeless soul of our beloved
Rumi.
Hazel
Patterson
Yoga Instructor
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The
music is beautiful and the lyrics are powerful. The production values
are excellent. Great work!
Todd Steifel
Stiefel Freethought Foundation
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Shahram
Shiva's CD LOVE EVOLVE is catching the world by storm. It is an album
of original songs & Rumi inspirations. This is the 2nd CD from Shahram,
after "Rumi: Lovedrunk." LOVE EVOLVE is dynamic, exciting,
adventurous and captivating. The dramatic messages and music is transformative.
Each track has it's own story and sound. Modern, hypnotic, it will rock
your soul.
Gary Goldberg, radio host
"In The Spirit" on WRPI.org & WRPI-FM
>> I am blown away by the songs. They are amazing. Wow, very
powerful, touching and uplifting. Love Evolve will impact the lives
of the masses and spread love & light to all.
Sarah
>> Wow,
those words are really beautiful and inspiring. Felt like a new person
after listening. Thanks!
Wouter Kellerman
Flutist
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Things come to us at the right time, and that is when this music came
to me. When I was ready to hear it, accept it, know it, resonate with
it, evolve with it and become part of it. I'm sure this music will also
come to many of you who are ready for it, you with a beautiful and "progressive
heart" as Shahram so eloquently puts it.
Laura Sullivan
Pianist &
Composer
>> I enjoyed listening to your album, "Love Evolve."
You have a great voice for sure. I found your work to be very thought
provoking yet enjoyable to listen to. It was interesting how your voice
(deeper vocal register) was contrasted by the higher female vocalists.
Well done there!!! The rhythmic element provides that visceral reaction
with the help of the electronic effects setting up a pleasing atmosphere.
The lyrics got me thinking though. Thank you!
Leonardo Le San
Pianist & Composer
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I downloaded Love Evolve from iTunes. It's cool because I can listen
to it right on my iPhone. It's actually more jazzy and psychedelic than
I realized at first. Great mystical lyrics, hypnotic vocals with some
futuristic touches... But the flute and drums keep it earthy. Very danceable.
Really nice!
Trish
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soul
food-music combined with love.
Yang
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Listening to LOVE EVOLVE is like opening the door after a long day to
find my sacred Lover has lit the candles and incense and prepared a
delicately sensuous meal which he offers me by hand.
Deb
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Fascinating, mind-altering album, with beautiful empowering poetry set
to jazzy psychedelic music. Very sensual too! It seems to get deeper
every time I listen to it.
via iTunes
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Mr. Shahram Shiva has evolved love in a way that was never
ever seen before. I believe it would remain exclusive for many years
to follow.
Izhar
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The more I listen to it, the more I loveeeeeeeeee it! My heart goes
buum, buum, bumm :-) Its so awesome, beautiful,... I am loosing myself
in it! Thank you!
Selin
>> It took repeated listening to fully realize what a powerful
transformative energy it has. It really helped me confront certain issues
that I've been trying to deal with "spiritually" for a long
time.
Trish
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I really like the chorus in #4 No Religion: "Tonight
I see the joy in me", the Latin inspired rhythm in #6 Light + Dark
= One, and the funky groove of #7 Dance Universe. I love that the last
track is focused on Shahram Shiva reading, a great choice for the ending.
Marya
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UPCOMING
EVENTS:
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RADIO
INTERVIEW on UER
June 19, 2013
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Radio
Show
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Universal
Energy Radio
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Host
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Anna
Banguilan |
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Date
& Time
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Wednesday,
June 19, 2013, 12:00 PM Eastern US, 9:00 AM Pacific, 18:00 CET,
17:00 GMT. |
| Topic |
New
Songs from the CD "Love Evolve" & Soul Evolution
Discussion |
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Area
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Live
global broadcast on the web at this
link . |
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Information
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Join
host Anna Banguilan for a discussion with Shahram Shiva.
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RADIO
INTERVIEW on WRPI
July 11, 2013
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Radio
Show
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In
The Spirit
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Host
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Gary
Goldberg |
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Date
& Time
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Thursday,
July 11, 2013, 12:00 PM Eastern US, 9AM Pacific, 18:00 CET, 17:00
GMT. |
| Topic |
New
Songs from the CD "Love Evolve" & Soul Evolution
Discussion |
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Area
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Live
global broadcast also on the web at www.WRPI.org.
In Southern Vermont, Western Massachusetts and Eastern New York
set your dial to 91.5 FM. |
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Information
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A
frequent guest on "In The Spirit" we are happy to welcome
Shahram Shiva once more. Listen to In The Spirit program
on WRPI Radio, hosted by Gary Goldberg. You can also listen to
the broadcast in real time on WRPI.org.
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LOVE
EVOLVE
August 17, 2013
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Title
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Love
Evolve. Rumi Songs & Inspirations |
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Event
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Concert
and Whirling Workshop |
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Venue
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Kripalu
Center for Yoga & Health, Lenox, Mass
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Date
& Time
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Saturday,
August 17, 2013, 7:30PM |
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Tickets
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Contact
Kripalu at 1.800.741.7353 |
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Information
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Kripalu
is very pleased to welcome back Shahram Shiva, the renowned
performer, author and award-winning translator of Rumi for another
luminous evening. This marks his 26th event at Kripalu.
Shiva, who is known for rich and entrancing concerts and performances,
will perform new transformative songs from his latest album
LOVE EVOLVE, as well as his popular Rumi poems.
This special event will be featuring Peter Buettner on sax and
flute and Pete Caigan on drums and percussion.
Following
tonight's concert, Shiva will guide the group into an ecstatic
whirling experience through his unique and proven three-step
method.
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Musicians
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Peter Buettner and Pete Caigan |
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RADICAL
RUMI WEEKEND
January 3-5, 2014
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Title
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RADICAL
RUMI WEEKEND |
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Event
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Weekend
Event at Kripalu |
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Venue
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Kripalu
Center for Yoga & Health, Lenox, Mass
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Date
& Time
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Fri-Sun,
January 3-5, 2014 |
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Tickets
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Contact
Kripalu at 1.800.741.7353 |
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Information
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Shahram
Shiva will be conducting a very special workshop at Kripalu
for the weekend of January 3-5, 2014. The workshop is titled
"Radical Rumi Weekend." We'll have more info about
this soon. Hope to see you all there.
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