Master musicians, Mohammad Miraghazadeh (setar) and Michel Gasco (rubab) breathe new life into ancient music of a vast cultural region that spans the borders of Iran and Afghanistan.

From the sweeping steppes of borderland towns to the ancient spirit of Herat and Torbat-e-Jam, Badieh’s soul-stirring sound offers a rare glimpse into one of the world’s most evocative musical legacies, rarely heard but deeply felt.