Languages: English and Farsi
The road from incarceration to celebrating freedom
Beyond the Triangle is a multidisciplinary performance inspired by the Iranian Women’s Liberation movement. This performance (still in development) explores the complexity of freedom and immeasurable human resilience in the face of oppression. Through live music, dance and poetry, Sanamika paints a physical portrait of what liberation can mean in all its glory. Original compositions, a blending of Persian musical traditions with contemporary elements, improvisation, and electronics are interwoven with a dancer’s movements.
Beyond the Triangle tells the story from prison to celebrating freedom through the words of women poets, reflecting their struggles for self-expression and social change across generations.
Their voices awaken a yearning for freedom that can be found deep within all of us.
This sneak preview performance at Explore the North Festival 2024 offers an opportunity to experience the first phase of the project as the artists experiment and push the boundaries of their artistic expression. A sneak preview of this Explore the North production can also be seen at Festival Jonge Harten in Groningen, but on Friday, Nov. 22.
Credits
Sanam Tahmasebi | Vocals, electronics, and composition
Lucija Gregov | Cello
Sofia Borges | Percussion
Roshanak Morrowatian | Dance
About Sanamika
Tehran-born singer, multi-instrumentalist and composer Sanam Tahmasebi began her musical journey at a young age studying classical guitar, fueled by a deep passion for music and artistic exploration. Her musical training spanned continents, with studies in Iran, Italy, the Netherlands and the U.S. This led to a bachelor’s degree in classical guitar, a bachelor’s degree in jazz voice and a master’s degree in jazz composition.
This rich and diverse background allowed her to forge a unique musical identity. Sanam’s music transcends genres; it is a constant exploration, fusing traditional Persian influences with jazz, contemporary, improvisation, experimental sounds and electronic compositions.
For the past ten years, she has been active in the Dutch music scene, performing at festivals such as Into the Great Wide Open and Oerol. She has also collaborated with makers and companies such as Club Guy & Roni, Het Houten Huis, Hi-Lo, Het Kanaal and Gaja Caruso.