Silkroad Global Musician Workshop 2024
In August 2024, Avin had the pleasure of participating in the GMW program in Boston, a pivotal moment in her musical journey.
She connected with musicians from various countries, exploring their music and cultures, and brought these rich combinations to life on the stage of Jordan Hall. The experience was incredibly educational, and she is honored to have shared the stage with such amazing faculty members.
Silkroad’s Global Musician Workshop (GMW) is a musician training program modeled after the genesis of the Silkroad Ensemble, bringing together artists from around the globe for a week of cross-cultural musical collaboration.
Roots Revival
Roots Revival is a Vienna based organization dealing with performance, interpretation and documentation of various musical cultures around the globe.
In February and May 2024, Avin had the honor of participating in Series 5 & 6 on Afghanistan music Series, sharing the stage with Simin Tander, Elaha Soroor, Nora Thiele and etc…
avin & mori
Avin Ahmadi and Morvarid Tahmasbi’s Oud & Kamancheh Duo took shape in February 2023, and their journey since then has been a captivating one.
Born and raised in Iran, the duo’s paths crossed unexpectedly in Vienna, setting the stage for their musical partnership.
Their performances are a blend of improvisation in Persian traditional musical modes and original compositions; a collaborative effort that has evolved over time.
Audiences often find themselves swept away by a range of emotions during their performances, sometimes even moved to tears.
Flying carpet
Flying Carpet is a volunteer-based collective of world-class musicians, circus artists, visual artists, designers, and visionaries who believe in the power of music and arts as a catalyst for positive change in the lives of vulnerable and refugee children in war- affected regions of the world.
in 2023, Avin had the pleasure to be selected for the 6th edition of this festival. It was an intensive learning platform for her to create a harmonious experience through music, circus, dance, light and truth.
They spent 14 days touring villages near the Syrian border in Turkey with a diverse group of artists, musicians, and visionaries from around the world, all united in their mission to provide the best educational experience for children traumatized by war.
Mavin’s Duo
In the autumn of 2023, Michael Alves and Avin Ahmadi met in Vienna during a jam session, sparking a year full of incredible collaboration.
One, a virtuoso of the Violin, carrying the rhythmic heartbeat of Brazil within his fingertips. The other, a young talented Oud player and Vocalist, carrying the soulful echoes and stories of her homeland Iran, upon every note.
In around March 2023, they formed “Mavin’s Duo,” blending their talents to create mesmerizing music that combined Brazilian, Iranian, and Arabic influences; they have had several performances in various places and hosting multiple concerts that create an artistic atmosphere where music and poetry connect to each other through nations for almost a year.
in July 2023, After months of sharing the stage together, Avin released her first single track, “Dopelk,” featuring Michael on violin.
At the outset of 2024, Michael Alves bid farewell to Vienna, making his way back to Brazil. The duo now eagerly anticipates their next chapter together.
Nowroud Ensemble
In 2019, Avin Ahmadi joined an extraordinary Oud Quintet in Tehran known as ‘Nowroud.’ The quintet consisted of four other exceptionally talented Iranian Oud players: Ava Aresazan, Hojjat Farajiyan, Nima Davoudi, and Shayan Mirzaii. They collaborated for over a year, performing concerts at various venues, including the Refaghati Music Festival in Gilan. This festival marked Avin’s last performance with the quintet before the onset of Covid-19. Subsequently, she relocated abroad and left Tehran to Austria, as the group continued their musical journey as a trio after the Covid ended.
The time Avin spent with the ‘Nowroud’ ensemble proved to be a turning point in her musical voyage; it filled her with invaluable experiences and the unique opportunity to perform alongside a group of highly talented, professional musicians, made her learn a lot.