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With the spicy heat of ethnic rhythms and the mysterious sounds of an ancient language, Azadoota rouses unsuspecting listeners to their feet and onto dance floors across the globe.
Azadoota's founder, Robin Zirwanda, comes from Iraq, where the Assyrians trace their ancestors back 7,000 years. Recognized throughout the diaspora as a goodwill ambassador for his little-known nation, Robin sings catchy originals in his native Assyrian Aramaic.
Established for over 20 years, Azadoota is still the only band worldwide that performs for mainstream audiences in the Assyrian language, the native tongue of Iraq's indigenous people, classified by UNESCO as "Definitely Endangered."
Wearing the costumes of their royal ancestors, Azadoota's powerful horn section heralds a renaissance of their ancient culture, while a driving rhythm section gives new life to traditional dance beats.
Azadoota loves touring and has performed at venues from the tiniest bush halls to the most well-known festivals. In 2018, Azadoota toured North America for the first time, and recently they toured Australia’s remote Top End, forging a deep connection with indigenous musicians from another ancient culture.
Azadoota's albums have garnered rave reviews at home and overseas, and their song "Lishana" has become an anthem for Assyrians living in the diaspora.
Hailed as "the act that sums up the WOMAD spirit," Azadoota delivers an Assyrian extravaganza of percussive dance-rock worldbeat.
Azadoota's founder, Robin Zirwanda, comes from Iraq, where the Assyrians trace their ancestors back 7,000 years. Recognized throughout the diaspora as a goodwill ambassador for his little-known nation, Robin sings catchy originals in his native Assyrian Aramaic.
Established for over 20 years, Azadoota is still the only band worldwide that performs for mainstream audiences in the Assyrian language, the native tongue of Iraq's indigenous people, classified by UNESCO as "Definitely Endangered."
Wearing the costumes of their royal ancestors, Azadoota's powerful horn section heralds a renaissance of their ancient culture, while a driving rhythm section gives new life to traditional dance beats.
Azadoota loves touring and has performed at venues from the tiniest bush halls to the most well-known festivals. In 2018, Azadoota toured North America for the first time, and recently they toured Australia’s remote Top End, forging a deep connection with indigenous musicians from another ancient culture.
Azadoota's albums have garnered rave reviews at home and overseas, and their song "Lishana" has become an anthem for Assyrians living in the diaspora.
Hailed as "the act that sums up the WOMAD spirit," Azadoota delivers an Assyrian extravaganza of percussive dance-rock worldbeat.
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