Eishan

The Persian tar leads the way in Eishan, a Sydney group playing Eastern music with a thread of Western contemporary sound running through it. How much of each you hear depends on the line-up. Solo, it's tar or oud on its own. The duo pairs tar with percussion. The trio, the group's usual form, sets tar beside guitar and clarinet. Go to the full band and you get tar and guitar again, now with double bass, sax and percussion. A lone oud suits a quiet dinner or a ceremony, while the full band carries a bigger room that wants rhythm. Pick the size with your space in mind.