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Bulgaria (2001 – present)
Irfan is a Bulgarian band that was founded in 2001. The band’s name is taken from the Arabic/Persian word ‘Irfan’, meaning “gnosis”, “mystic knowledge” or “revelation”.
Though similar in style to established bands such as Dead Can Dance, Love Is Colder Than Death, Sarband, and Vas, Irfan is known for its extensive use of a choir of male singers in addition to the female vocals of Vladislava Todorova, and in in combination with an assortment of traditional mediaeval percussion, stringed, and wind instruments, including the darbouka, daf, bendir, oud, saz, santoor, ghaida, duduk ,and bass viol. Irfan’s music and reliance on traditional instruments is based on a blend of the musical influences common to Bulgaria, and thus represents a blend of mediaeval European, Balkan, and Middle-Eastern styles.
The band was first signed by the French label Prikosnovénie and made its first appearance on their Fairy World compilation of various bands in 2003. Irfan’s first album IRFAN was released in Europe that same year by Prikosnovénie, and released in North America by Noir Records. Some of the songs released on recent compilations were not included on Irfan’s debut release.
The band released their second album, Seraphim in October 2007.
Though similar in style to established bands such as Dead Can Dance, Love Is Colder Than Death, Sarband, and Vas, Irfan is known for its extensive use of a choir of male singers in addition to the female vocals of Vladislava Todorova, and in in combination with an assortment of traditional mediaeval percussion, stringed, and wind instruments, including the darbouka, daf, bendir, oud, saz, santoor, ghaida, duduk ,and bass viol. Irfan’s music and reliance on traditional instruments is based on a blend of the musical influences common to Bulgaria, and thus represents a blend of mediaeval European, Balkan, and Middle-Eastern styles.
The band was first signed by the French label Prikosnovénie and made its first appearance on their Fairy World compilation of various bands in 2003. Irfan’s first album IRFAN was released in Europe that same year by Prikosnovénie, and released in North America by Noir Records. Some of the songs released on recent compilations were not included on Irfan’s debut release.
The band released their second album, Seraphim in October 2007.
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iconan wrote:
The result is highly evocative: back to the origins on the one hand and by exploring other contemporary streams. Verses set to music of mystic poets of past centuries, creating a perfect example of synergy between innovation and classicism. -. -. -. -. om hari om .....
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Ms_Maleficium wrote:
"this band is better than that one" argument is stupid. Appreciate this band's brilliance without comparing them to others.
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radko wrote:
Great band.
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iseesadpeople wrote:
Vay amk İstanbul-Sofya arası 418 km. Orda böyle muhteşem insanlar var, bizde ise Tarık Mengüç...
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ziamendoza wrote:
los ojos de la mora :3 me encanta
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DarkRivitHead wrote:
Peregrinatio ♥
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Blutkindd wrote:
No way, DCD is better... unique and original, different than Irfan. I know a lot of bands that seems with it...
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kushde wrote:
One of the most enchanting bands I've ever heard. The whole album Seraphim is a gem. Прекрасно...υπέροχο...
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una6om6er wrote:
Awesome!
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gladyssemiramis wrote:
chudesno e!
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bartologonzo wrote:
Return to Outremer ♥
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prince-paradox wrote:
beautiful ♥
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Trouvere wrote:
The whole album is superb. They are not really that similar to DCD in my opinion. They are better though!!!!!
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horoshiynemec wrote:
I like her nose
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melanQw wrote:
perfect voice, perfect musical instruments
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WhiZ0 wrote:
А Нов Албум кога ?
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Lautiripse wrote:
<3
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Syriusien wrote:
invocati,fei are from my favorits.
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macrocosm144 wrote:
Perfect__________________+ (2)
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LibreLibre wrote:
DCD is mediocre only to mediocre individuals. Irfan is such a gorgeous gem to discover, but DCD made the whole mine of gems.
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Mari Maro (live, Paris 2006)
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Return To Outremer.
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Star Of The Winds (Khaukab Al…
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May
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21. Wave-Gotik-Treffen
Wave Gotik Treffen, Leipzig, Germany
286 going
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Aug
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Castlefest
kasteel keukenhof, Lisse, Netherlands
38 going
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Viaje a Castlefest
Castle Keukenhof, Lisse, Netherlands
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News
Irfan’s Summer Tour 2008
24 Oct 2008 | from blog.myspace.com/irfantheband
The summer has gone and so is the "small tour" of Irfan in
Germany, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic and France. Several
wonderful and magical festivals and the splendid audience at each
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24 Oct 2008 | from blog.myspace.com/irfantheband
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Kawaii_Kitsune and Dragon_Smaug added Irfan to their libraries. 2 hours ago
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cgern tagged Irfan with ‘ethereal’. 10 hours ago
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Sowulo-Official, oxidodecobre and Hypatia00 added Irfan to their libraries. yesterday evening
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AlfredoVitoria added Irfan to the lineup of Viaje a Castlefest at Castle Keukenhof. Wednesday evening
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lenarde tagged Irfan with world, female vocalists and world music. Wednesday afternoon
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metaljelle, jewelleecollins and Mardane1 added Irfan to their libraries. Wednesday afternoon
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una6om6er tagged Irfan with ‘neofolk’. Monday evening
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Noire_Blanche, musislama1881, Buarzey and 1 other person added Irfan to their libraries. Monday morning
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siarzhook tagged Irfan with ‘neofolk’. Saturday evening
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GalaNocturna and catherinalucine added Irfan to their libraries. Saturday morning
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