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Avin Ahmadi is an Iranian musician, composer, Oud player and vocalist born on the 31st of January 2004 in Tehran, Iran.
Avin's love for music began when she was six years old, starting with playing the recorder flute. However, it wasn't until she was nine years old that she discovered her true passion - the Oud. One day, while walking through a classroom at Boroumand music school, she was captivated by the enchanting sound of the Oud being played in one of the classes.
In 2015, she enrolled in Tehran's music conservatory, dedicating six years to studying and honing her skills on the Oud and in music as a whole.
Guided by esteemed masters such as Negar Bouban, Hojat Farajian, and Yasamin Shahhosseini, Avin developed a deep affection for the instrument and made the decision to pursue music academically.
Throughout her studies, Avin had the honor of performing at renowned venues in Tehran, including Vahdat and Roudaki music halls, both as a soloist and as a member of various ensembles and orchestras. Furthermore, she took part in an exceptional Oud master's workshop conducted by Yurdal Tockan in Tehran. Her talent and dedication were recognized in the Youth Music Festival, where she reached the finals for three consecutive years, ultimately winning the second place as the best young Oud player in 2019.
Following her graduation from the conservatory, Avin made the decision to relocate to Austria in order to further her musical journey. Currently studying music in Vienna, she is delving into the extraordinary realms of jazz and fusion music, surrounded by a diverse group of passionate individuals who share her love for music. Avin considers herself fortunate to be immersed in such an enriching environment, constantly learning about life, discovering more about herself, and deepening her understanding of music.
During her time in Vienna, Avin had the privilege of learning from the acclaimed Iranian composer, Armin Sanayei. His brief but impactful mentorship greatly enriched her musical journey.
Her Oud & Violin Duo with Michael Alves in Vienna, leaded her to her first official single track release called "Dopelk".
Avin has also cooperated with Morvarid Tahmasbi in a Oud & Kamancheh Duo; they are two young talented musicians who were both born and raised in Iran. Back to their roots, “improvisation” and “Feelings” play an important role in their performance as a
duo; Avin on the "Oud" and Vocals, and Morvarid on the "Kamancheh", they narrate stories through their
music. They have had several amazing concerts together, such as participating in DE\SEMBLE music festival for jazz and adventorous music as a duo in their recent cooperation.
In the September of 2023, she has proudly participated in the Flying Carpet Festival runned by Sahba Kia in Turkey, performing for the children living in conflict zones, cooperating with more than 33 other incredible musicians, visual artists,circus artists and dancers.
In October 2023, she have had her own project, her first Solo gig at the age of 19 in the Porgy&Bess (Strengen Kammer) in Vienna.
Beyond her musical pursuits, Avin is an enthusiastic dancer and mover. She finds great fascination in exploring various aspects of life, consistently striving to learn and grow as an artist and as a human being. Each day presents an opportunity for her to discover new things, create something beautiful, express herself through her art, and make a meaningful impact.
