Sound Base Berlin: Dounime & Duos Duet at House of World Cultures
A queer, underground organic house night.
Sound Base Berlin celebrates the diversity of the Berlin music landscape through queer, migrant, and diasporic perspectives. This second edition brings together two Berlin-based duos exploring Iranian musical heritage. Dounime, meaning 'two halves forming a whole,' features percussionist Roshanak Rafani and oud player Fatemeh Dehghani. Their performance navigates the rhythmic and harmonic cycles of traditional Persian music, moving through the modes of Dastgāh-e Navā and Āwāz-e Eṣfahān. Duos Duet, formed by Golsana Shenasaei and Niki Yaghmaee, blends cello, violin, and viola with electronics and loops. Their work spans composition and improvisation, translating experiences of identity and migration into sound. The evening also includes a discussion moderated by Aida Baghernejad and a DJ set by Siaah.
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What is the event Sound Base Berlin?+
Sound Base Berlin is a cultural music event exploring queer, migrant, and diasporic perspectives on Iranian musical heritage.
Who is performing at the event?+
The lineup features duos Dounime and Duos Duet, a discussion with Aida Baghernejad, and a DJ set by SIAAH.
Where is the event taking place?+
The event is held at the House of World Cultures (HKW) located at John-Foster-Dulles-Allee 10, 10557 Berlin.
When is the event?+
The event is scheduled for May 7, 2026.
Is this a seated concert?+
The event is a live performance in a cultural venue; seating arrangements are typically provided for performances of this nature.
