The musicians
Sougol Khojasteh
is an Iranian Ney (traditional Persian flute) player, vocalist, and artistic creator dedicated to building bridges between Persian classical music, Balochi musical traditions, and contemporary intercultural practices.
Drawing on years of academic study, artistic research, and performance experience, she develops projects that explore music as a space for cultural dialogue and human connection. As co-founder and artistic director of Bamsar Band, she creates performances that bring together diverse musical traditions while preserving their unique identities. She has presented her work at festivals, universities, theatres, and cultural institutions across Iran and Europe.
With a research-based and performance-driven approach, Bamsar Band reinterprets the oral musical traditions of Balochistan, inspired by Persian classical music and in dialogue with diverse cultural and musical contexts of other nations, adapting to the needs of each project while remaining faithful to their cultural authenticity. The group’s work can be understood as a space for intercultural connection. This ensemble has performed at various festivals, theatres, universities, and cultural institutions across Iran and Europe.
Bamsar Dezhkameh
is a Balochi Suroz player, researcher, and artistic creator dedicated to preserving, researching, and reimagining the musical traditions of Balochestan. Drawing on years of field research and direct apprenticeship with renowned Balochi master musicians, he has developed a particular expertise in Gwati music—one of the region’s most distinctive ritual and healing traditions.
Through performances, research, and intercultural collaborations, he builds bridges between Balochi music, Persian classical music, and the musical traditions of other cultures around the world.
As co-founder of Bamsar Band, he has presented his artistic work at festivals, universities, cultural institutions, and artistic venues across Iran and Europe.
With a research-based and performance-driven approach, Bamsar Band reinterprets the oral musical traditions of Balochistan, inspired by Persian classical music and in dialogue with diverse cultural and musical contexts of other nations, adapting to the needs of each project while remaining faithful to their cultural authenticity. The group’s work can be understood as a space for intercultural connection. This ensemble has performed at various festivals, theatres, universities, and cultural institutions across Iran and Europe.
Collaborations
Over the years, we have had the privilege of collaborating with artists from a wide range of artistic disciplines. We believe that enduring music is born through dialogue, curiosity, and mutual respect.
Bamsar Band welcomes collaborations with musicians, composers, singers, dancers, visual artists, researchers, and cultural organizations from diverse traditions and backgrounds. Whether your work is rooted in traditional music, contemporary art, improvisation, or intercultural projects, we are always interested in connecting with artists who value authenticity, creativity, and artistic exchange.
We welcome collaborations in the following areas:
- Live performances
- Music recording and production projects
- Festivals and cultural events
- Artist residencies
- Educational workshops and masterclasses
- Research and interdisciplinary projects
If you feel that your artistic vision resonates with ours, we would be delighted to connect with you and explore the possibility of creating a project together.
Let’s create something that speaks beyond borders.