The art of music preserves the cultural identity of the individual

Kurdish-Iranian musician Jamal Farokh Seresht formed Madakto Art Centre in 2009 after working with Australian and Iranian musicians and performing independently in both countries. After winning The Green Rooms' Best Musician Award in Australia in 2006, he became even more obsessed with music. Madakto Art Centre was established with the goal of imparting traditional instrument playing skills to adults, youths, and children, as these instruments are an essential component of Kurdish culture. A landmark accomplishment oby Mr Farokh Seresht over the years was bringing Maestro Shahram Nazeri, accompanied by Madakto's orchestra, to Australia for the first time in 2017. Owing to the previous concert's popularity, Maestro Nazeri will be performing in several concerts throughout Australia in August.

Jamal Farokh Seresht, director of Madakto Art Centre Credit: Supplied