It is said that gypsies from India passed through Iran and the Middle East en-route to Spain on a long and circuitous journey centuries ago, thus shaping the rich culture of flamenco. This album is a playful exploration of the musical traditions shared by Iran and Cuba after the Spanish took Middle Eastern soul to Latin America. Tara Tiba has been praised as a unique new voice from Iran by the countrys leading ethnomusicologist, Mohammad Reza Darvishi. Prohibited from performing in her home country Tiba is now acclaimed as one of Australias most distinctive and significant musical voices. Cuban born and Spanish based pianist and producer, Ivan Melon Lewis is a Latin Grammy nominee who is recognised as one of the most talented and influential pianists of his generation. Noted for his work with the Cuban singer Issac Delgado, he has collaborated with several great artists including Charles Aznavour, Mariza and Buika just to name a few.