Current Projects
Qayeq (Solo Oud & Vocal) 2023 - present
“Qayeq” is Avin Ahmadi’s solo oud & vocal project, where she explores a distinctive cross-cultural musical language through her own compositions, bringing together Persian influences, jazz, and improvisation.
Within this intercultural context, she has developed a clearly recognizable personal style, merging voice and oud into a singular expressive language.
The journey began in October 2023, when at the age of 19, Avin performed her first solo concert at Strenge Kammer in Vienna’s renowned jazz club Porgy & Bess.
That debut performance marked the beginning of a solo series that she later named “Qayeq,” inspired by the Persian word for “boat” (قایق) — a vessel that moves fluidly with the water, drifting into new places and connecting different worlds.
In 2025, “Qayeq” was selected as part of NASOM (New Austrian Sound of Music), through which Avin brought the project to numerous international stages. Since then, she has toured extensively with “Qayeq” across Europe, West Asia, North Africa, and England.
Avin Ahmadi & Lorenz Widauer Duo 2025 - present
Avin Ahmadi (oud) and Lorenz Widauer (trumpet) first collaborated through Hideout Records’ Carte Blanche project (2025) , which brought together artists who had not previously worked together to create an exclusive release.
Their album ”Until We Meet Again”, released as part of this series on November 2025, draws on jazz and Persian influences and carries the intimacy of chamber music, shaped through original material and improvisation.
The duo's unique musical language has been praised by international critics. As Michael Ternai (MICA – Music Austria) wrote, “The exchange between oud and trumpet becomes a finely balanced dialogue where lines, motifs, and impulses flow effortlessly into one another.” Likewise, Vortex Jazz (UK) described the project as “intense, sensitive and thoughtful,” highlighting it as “a nice take on combining different genres.”
Avin Ahmadi & Victoria Kirilova Duo 2024 - present
Duo Ahmadi & Kirilova was formed in November 2024 during the I AM ABROAD creative session in Vienna, where they were randomly paired as duo partners for the first time.
What began as a first-time collaboration quickly revealed a rare musical chemistry!
Rooted in free improvisation and original compositions, their music weaves together elements of jazz, Persian contemporary music, and Bulgarian traditional influences, all through the unique instrumentation of Oud and Double bass.
Since then, the duo has brought their genre-defying sound to a variety of stages, including Kultursommer 2025, JAZZ I AM, Porgy & Bess Strenge Kammer and more.
NASOM – The New Austrian Sound Of Music 2025/2026
In 2025/2026 , Avin Ahmadi was selected as one of the featured artists for NASOM – The New Austrian Sound of Music, a prestigious biennial sponsorship program by the Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs (BMEIA).
Dedicated to supporting outstanding emerging musicians from or based in Austria, NASOM enabled Avin to take her music to international stages, an experience that significantly broadened her artistic journey and personal growth.
Past Projects
NAWA Festival 2024, 2025 & 2026
The NAWA FESTIVAL highlights the intersections of various contemporary music genres and art forms through innovative formats. The geographical focus is on the art scene in North Africa and West Asia. NAWA stands both for the abbreviation “North Africa & West Asia” and, in Arabic and Persian, the word also means “song,” “melody,” and “sound.”
Avin Ahmadi had the profound honor of being a soloist as well as a part of the NAWA Orchestra in 2024, and she continues to enrich the ensemble in 2025 & 2026 as an Oud player. Being part of this extraordinary collective, curated by Mahan Mirarab, was a deeply moving experience for Avin, as it felt like a place where music and humanity beautifully coexist.
MusiSHEans Guitar Tour 2024
MusiSHEans was founded in 2018 by Judith Beckedorf (Germany), Karlijn Langendijk (Netherlands), and Vivek Advani (India).
This collective of solo female guitarists and fingerstyle musicians tours annually with different artists who tour with the mission of increasing female representation on stage, inspiring young girls to pick up the guitar, and serving as role models for the next generation of female musicians.
In September 2024, Avin Ahmadi & Annika Teubner joined MusiSHEans as guest artists, performing in 12 cities across Germany and Italy.
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.