About this Event
Damahi is the name for a gigantic mythical fish. The legend says it lived in the waters of the Persian Gulf and the people of Hormuzgan (a Southern coastal province in Iran) believed it to have hosted a utopia in its abdomen, wherein love and music did flourish.
The Band Damahi; however, was formed in 2014 by Dara Daraei (Bass/Band Leader), Reza Koolaghani (Singer), Hamze Yeganeh (Keyboards/Benjou/Bulbul Tarang), Ebrahim Alavi (Oud/Guitars) and Shayan Fathi (Drums/Percussions). The band’s music is in part an homage to Iranian folk music, concentrating on music from Southern Iran. To that end, by adopting melodies and lyrics from Sistan and Balouchestan, Hormuzgan and Bandar Abbasi pop music; and integrating said melodies and lyrics with certain features of Jazz, Rock, Reggae, Pop, Afro music and Indian music, the band tries to renovate and maintain the aural heritage of the South. Another aspect of the band’s music is indeed the original songs which are written and produced by band members, with lyrics that range in theme from love songs to musical observations about social issues and city life. Since elements and textures of different genres, as well as certain instruments (most notably Benjou, a stringed instrument from Pakistan) are used freely by the band, Damahi’s music is not easily defined in a single genre and it seems as if "World Music" is the most generic label that could be used to describe their sound. Damahi have released their debut and self titled album “Damahi” and their second album “Hunt Within Me” domestically and have played live shows in Iran and Europe, earning them multiple awards in domestic music festivals. They have been successful in drawing a large number of Iranian listeners to their music and hope to expand their international reach in years to come; With the hopes that this universally common language that is music, can help evoke common feelings in all people and make our world a better place by inspiring a better understanding of one another.
Members:
Dara Daraee (MD) – Electric Bass / Key Bass / Voice
Reza Koolaghani – Voice
Hamzeh Yeganeh – Keys / Bulbul Tarang
Ebrahim Alavi– Nylon Guitar / Oud / Voice
Ahmad Abbasnia – Drums / Percussion
SEEM Festival:
https://www.instagram.com/seemfest/
Damahi:
https://www.damahimusic.com/
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Import Export, Schwere-Reiter-Straße 2h, München, Germany
EUR 27.82
