Sat 26 Oct | 8:30pm
North Ryde School of Arts
Avaye Rood is an award-winning Persian-fusion ensemble based in Sydney, Australia, founded by the musical director Behzad Ansari. Since its inception in 2006, the band has transcended geographical and cultural boundaries, captivating audiences across Europe, Asia, Australia, and beyond with their mesmerizing blend of Persian-inspired tunes.
In 2022, Behzad immigrated to Australia, bringing with him his passion for intercultural musical exploration. Eager to continue his artistic journey in his new home, Behzad sought out talented musicians who shared his vision of blending diverse musical traditions to form the new shape of Avaye Rood. This evolution marked a turning point for the band, as they embraced fresh perspectives and cultural influences, enriching their sound and expanding their reach to audiences.
Beyond their performances, Avaye Rood’s journey extends into academia, with Behzad’s doctoral thesis at the University of Wollongong pushing the boundaries of Persian-fusion music, paving the way for new artistic horizons.
Rooted in Persian traditional and folk music, Avaye Rood’s music is a harmonious fusion that seamlessly integrates traditional Iranian instruments like tar, barbat, setar, santoor,tanbour kamancheh, and tombak with the rich tones of the double bass, electric guitar, and drums. Adding to this eclectic mix is the Indian tabla, enriching their sound with rhythmic diversity. Their compositions often feature English and Persian verses inspired by the poetry of Rumi and Hafez, the great poets of Iran, serving as a bridge between cultures and languages.
Performers:
Behzad Ansari – Tar & barbat
Martin Harris – Vocal & strumstick
Pegah Kheirdoush – Kamancheh
Joseph Tabua – Electric Guitar
Mark Szeto – Double Bass
Raymond Abdishou – Drums
Abhijit Dan – Tabla
Sat 26 Oct | 8:30pm
North Ryde School of Arts
Avaye Rood is an award-winning Persian-fusion ensemble based in Sydney, Australia, founded by the musical director Behzad Ansari. Since its inception in 2006, the band has transcended geographical and cultural boundaries, captivating audiences across Europe, Asia, Australia, and beyond with their mesmerizing blend of Persian-inspired tunes.
In 2022, Behzad immigrated to Australia, bringing with him his passion for intercultural musical exploration. Eager to continue his artistic journey in his new home, Behzad sought out talented musicians who shared his vision of blending diverse musical traditions to form the new shape of Avaye Rood. This evolution marked a turning point for the band, as they embraced fresh perspectives and cultural influences, enriching their sound and expanding their reach to audiences.
Beyond their performances, Avaye Rood’s journey extends into academia, with Behzad’s doctoral thesis at the University of Wollongong pushing the boundaries of Persian-fusion music, paving the way for new artistic horizons.
Rooted in Persian traditional and folk music, Avaye Rood’s music is a harmonious fusion that seamlessly integrates traditional Iranian instruments like tar, barbat, setar, santoor,tanbour kamancheh, and tombak with the rich tones of the double bass, electric guitar, and drums. Adding to this eclectic mix is the Indian tabla, enriching their sound with rhythmic diversity. Their compositions often feature English and Persian verses inspired by the poetry of Rumi and Hafez, the great poets of Iran, serving as a bridge between cultures and languages.
Performers:
Behzad Ansari – Tar & barbat
Martin Harris – Vocal & strumstick
Pegah Kheirdoush – Kamancheh
Joseph Tabua – Electric Guitar
Mark Szeto – Double Bass
Raymond Abdishou – Drums
Abhijit Dan – Tabla
