Enlighten the night' sounds like a prayer spoken in dark times. With her beautifully serene and meandering vocals, Mahsa Vahdat is able to touch and comfort the listener. The Iranian singer, who lives in Norway, is accompanied on Enlighten The Light by the excellent Norwegian musicians Tord Gustavsen (piano), Gjermund Silset (double bass) and Kenneth Ekornes (drums, percussion). They create a
… nurturing musical framework for the melodies Vahdat composed on classical and contemporary Persian poems. In a world where darkness seems to be growing, the songs offer hope to people. In Vahdat's own words, 'This album is an opportunity for me to reflect on my questions, doubts, sensitivity, dreams and desires'. May warm (fellow) humanity prevail! (SvdP)more
