Ro ro keda / Naoum jaffani

Cross Current is a studio album released in 2001 by PAN Records. The album features collaborations between Ross Daly, Djamchid Chemirâni, and Irshad Khan. It was produced in CD format.

Ross Daly is an Irish-born musician and composer who specializes in Cretan lyra and other traditional string instruments. Djamchid Chemirâni is an Iranian tombak and daf player. Irshad Khan is an Indian classical musician known for his work on the surbahar and sitar.

The album comprises eight tracks that blend elements of Greek, Persian, and Indian classical music. Track 7, titled "Ro ro keda / Naoum jaffani," has a duration of 10 minutes and 30 seconds. The composition merges melodic structures from the respective traditions of the artists. Daly performs on the Cretan lyra, Chemirâni on the tombak, and Khan on the surbahar.

The piece "Ro ro keda" draws from the folk traditions of Crete, while "Naoum jaffani" incorporates elements of Persian classical music. The artists employ improvisation within structured frameworks, a characteristic feature of their respective musical systems. The track does not include vocals.

PAN Records, the label behind the release, specializes in world music and cross-cultural collaborations. The album received attention for its fusion of distinct musical traditions without compromising their individual integrity. Specific details about the recording process or personnel beyond the primary artists are not publicly documented.