Day: March 30, 2016

Ghazal #1 of Hafez’s Divan

This first Ghazal of Hafiz’s Divan is as mysterious as it is beautiful and wise: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jo5YGfMeElg   Translation:   O Saqi, come pass the cup ’round and fill it up         for love seemed easy at first, but then came difficulties Longing for the sweet scent the morning wind unlocks from her locks        …

Hafez sung beautifully

This is one of the most beautiful recordings of Hafez’s ghazals that I’ve ever heard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHMjOCOJ1oA   Translation:   As long as there is a name and sign on the tavern My head will be dust on the road of the Magian Pīr The ring of the Magian Pīr has been in my ear since…