ECHO’S VAN DE BERGEN

These compositions are not merely an accompaniment to a story; they are the story. Fusing traditional timbres with a contemporary approach, the music evokes childhood impressions, silent resistance, and the universal desire for connection and peace.

Now, stepping away from the stage and into the listener’s space, Echo’s van de Bergen will be released as a self-titled debut album on Zephyrus Records in September 2025 — a sonic landscape that resonates across generations.

Farnoosh Khodadadeh is an Iranian-born daf player and singer who has been active in the Belgian music scene since 2004. Trained from a young age on the daf, she experienced an artistic breakthrough in 2016 and has since performed in numerous ensembles and projects. Her work often explores themes of inclusion and cultural dialogue, blending her Persian musical roots with new artistic collaborations in Flanders.

Shahab Azinmehr, born in Tehran in 1985, is a master of Persian classical music known for his skill on the tar and setar as well as his expressive singing. Trained by some of Iran’s most respected musicians, he has performed at international festivals, released the solo album Showqe Mastur, and plays with ensembles such as Jordi Savall’s Orpheus XXI.

Belgian multi-instrumentalist Joachim Thys adds depth with his expressive saxophone and flute playing. Active in jazz, world, and interdisciplinary projects, he brings versatility and openness that enrich the collaboration with new colors and textures.

Together, the three artists weave Persian musical traditions with contemporary composition and improvisation, creating a vibrant and deeply moving sound world that bridges cultures.

17/11 Echo’s van de Bergen, 2 schoolvoorstellingen in Rataplan, Antwerpen