Hamraaz is a duo inspired by the beauty of modality, the expressive depth of the Duduk and Flute, and the rich, dynamic rhythms of the Tanbour and Tar. Formed in 2021 at Codarts Conservatory in the Netherlands, the project was born from the artistic collaboration between Lucie Lelaurain and Khorshid Dadbeh, who share a vision of creating contemporary music rooted in the modal traditions of Iran and Armenia.
After years of playing together on stage, they have developed a profound musical connection, allowing them to engage in a dialogue through their instruments. This unique interplay creates an immersive experience that deeply resonates with audiences.
Deeply connected to nature, Lucie and Khorshid believe that their music embodies its spirit. This connection inspired the name of their debut album, Abr (meaning “clouds” in Farsi), released in December 2023. They are currently working on their second album, continuing their exploration of modal soundscapes.
Despite their short time as an ensemble, Hamraaz has already performed at prestigious venues and festivals, including the Concertgebouw and Grachtenfestival in Amsterdam, De Centrale in Ghent, and Into The Great Wide Open (ITGWO).
About our show at ITGWO the Dutch national newspaper De Volkskrant wrote: “You experience the best festival feeling when the music blends in with its surroundings. [...] The Iranian Khorshid Dadbeh plays scratchy, woody chords on the small Iranian tanbur, which seem to seek contact with the divine. The French Lucie Lelaurain weaves beseeching melodies through it on the duduk, a wind instrument with which you can whisper something to God. The hypnotizing music is almost unamplified and swirls through the dunes...”
From NRC journal
"At the natural amphitheater of the Vuurboetsduin, the bicycle hits the fence, and then it’s a steep climb toward the lighthouse, leading to a large open space with an open tent stage in the distance. The duo Hamraaz ("Secret Keeper" in Farsi), with their Armenian duduk and its melancholic sound, alongside the tanbur (a type of lute), couldn't ask for a better audience focus on Saturday around noon. "Playing in nature, our music is meant for this," Khorshid Dadbeh notes with satisfaction. On the packed dune, people close their eyes – partly to shield from the bright sun – as they listen to their folk music, a blend of Iranian and Armenian traditions, forged during their time together at the Rotterdam Conservatory."
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