Zevra

Zevra is an international quartet uniting artists from Taiwan, Iran, Germany, and the United States dedicated to the evolution of improvised experimental music. Formed at the Art Omi: Music 2025 residency in New York, the ensemble combines a distinctive sonic palette of pipa, kamancheh, saxophone, and modular synthesizer, augmented by tape machines and 3D-printed instruments. Each member brings a distinct musical voice shaped by experimentation, cultural heritage, and a shared commitment to expanding the sonic possibilities of their instruments.

Blending acoustic timbres with electronics and extended techniques, Zevra experiments with proximity, silence, and density, allowing the music to unfold through sustained listening and real-time negotiation. The result is an ephemeral terrain of sound that drifts between quiet detail and immersive intensity, drawing listeners into an experience of the unexpected. The quartet is currently embarking on their first tour across the UK and EU.

Line Up:
Niloufar Shiri – kamancheh, cassette machine
Fan-Qi Wu – pipa
Jonas Engel – saxophone, 3D-printed instruments
Matthew Ryals – modular synthesizer

Line-up: Matthew Ryals