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Avaye Rood: A Symphony of Global Instruments and Persian Soul
Address
Based in Sydney
info@avayerood.com
Call
1300 14 92 96
Based in Sydney
info@avayerood.com
1300 14 92 96
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.
• South of Sydney Tour (May 2024): Avaye Rood’s enchanting performances graced several venues including Goulburn, Queanbeyan, Kiama, Port Kembla, and Nowra.
• ABC Radio Canberra (May 2024): Engaged in an insightful discussion and performance on abc Radio Canberra, further amplifying their reach and impact on the Australian audience.
• New Beginnings Festival (Jan 2024): Collaborated with the Australian National Maritime Museum and SSI, showcasing their musical vibes.
• SSI official event at Marriot Hotel, Sydney, Australia (Feb 2024): Delivered a memorable performance among the representatives of the countries of the whole world.
• University of Technology Sydney (Dec 2023): Performed at the Yalda night celebration, the longest night in Persian calendar.
• Culture Mix Festival (Wollongong) (Oct 2023) and Culture X Festival (Sep 2023): Participated in these festivals, sharing their intercultural musical experience.
• The First Iranian Music Festival in Sydney (Oct 2023): Showed the highlights of Persian traditional music.
• Winter Music Festival (Aug 2023): Entertained Blacktown residences west of the Sydney with their vibrant compositions.
• Cultural Arts Collective concert (Mar 2023): Iranian and Indian collaboration
• Community Migrant Resource Centre (Jul 2022): Performing live music combining with the Persian calligraphy
• The Annual Celebration of NSW Federation of Community Language Schools (Feb 2022): Performing with Ryde Persian school’s students
• Lover’s secret Album (2019)
• Global Presence (2006-2022): From performances at renowned venues across Iran to Athens and Germany.
• Media Recognition: Featured in The Australian newspaper for their intercultural projects.
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