Sheherazaad presents an evening of experimental sound theater celebrating “placelessness,” with a collection of neo – folk, post – classical pieces performed in Hindi & Urdu. In her debut album, produced by Arooj Aftab, she weaves together pizzicato strings, microtonal vocal phrasing, and cinematic arrangements into an emotional journey of migration, mother tongue, and the restless movement of diaspora.
The New York Times describes her sound as “microtonal South Asian vocal inflections, minimalism and hints of flamenco”, while Rolling Stone India calls it “ethereal”. Moving between alternative folk, experimental balladry, and jazz improvisation, she reimagines Hindi-Urdu poetry for a new era. One of the most distinctive voices in global avant-garde music – and a rare opportunity to witness her live at Fasching. Don’t miss it!
Support: Bamshad Mirlashari
Bamshad Mirlashari raises his voice where few even dare to listen. With roots in Balochi folk music and feet firmly in the present, he fuses generations, cultures and genres into something entirely his own – explosive, hypnotic, timeless. Together with his father Rostam Mirlashari, he created the award-winning album Rozhnak, a tribute to roots and heritage, named Album of the Year at the Swedish Folk and World Music Awards. After eight years as artistic director of the collective Harakat, and the poetic studio album What Are Words When They Only Hang in the Air?, he’s now ready to take the next step as a solo artist.
