'We simply are not worthy'
- Nick Cave
Award-winning duo creating contemporary music where Persian traditions, experimentation and improvisation meet.
ZÖJ is the collaboration between Gelareh Pour (kamancheh, qheychack, voice) and Brian O'Dwyer (drums, percussion). Based in Australia, the duo has built an international reputation for emotionally powerful live performances, earning critical acclaim and multiple awards while appearing at festivals and venues across the globe.
NEW ALBUM:
MAY THE DEVIL'S EAR BE DEAF
AVAILABLE NOW!
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Below you'll find music, videos and our electronic press kit. If you'd like to discuss festivals, touring or future collaborations we'd love to continue the conversation.
Watch ZÖJ performing their second album, Give Water to Birds, live with special guest guitarist Brett Langsford.
Accolades:
Winner Zulya Kamalova Award
Best song in a non-English language
Australian Folk Music Awards (2025)
Winner Excellence in Experimental Practice
APRA AMCOS & Australian Music Centre (2024)
Winner Best Persian Speaking Musician Award
Radio Neshat (2024)
#1 Album of the year
Wettest 100 (2024)
Press:
'We simply are not worthy'
Nick Cave
'A major musical discussion'
Djolo (FRA)
'Delivered with such grace it transcends any incomprehension.'
The Slow Music Movement (GBR)
'I haven't heard anything so intense for a long time.'
Radiohoerer (DEU)
'Exhilarating and heart-stoppingly beautiful.'
Andrew Ford (AUS)
'ZÖJ are crucial to the way forward.'
Hear and Now (AUS)
'One kneels before such beauty.'
Inactuelles, musiques singulières (FRA)
Let's connect
Whether you're interested in booking ZÖJ for a festival or venue, exploring a collaboration, or requesting additional information, we'd love to hear from you. Complete this form and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
Email: info@gelarehpour.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zojduet/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zojduet/
Web: https://www.gelarehpour.com/
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Click below to access our complete press kit via Dropbox, where you'll find artist biographies, press releases, high-resolution images, album downloads and other promotional materials.
