Julia Ohrmann

Julia Ohrmann is a musician who specializes in the bansuri (Indian bamboo flute) and body percussion. Her collaboration with Roots Revival has explored the connections between Indian and Persian musical traditions, creating unique cross-cultural dialogues.

Musical Specialization

Ohrmann's expertise includes:

• Bansuri Mastery: The bansuri is a side-blown bamboo flute central to Indian classical music
• Body Percussion: Using the body as a percussion instrument, creating rhythmic textures
• Cross-Cultural Improvisation: Ability to engage in spontaneous musical dialogue across traditions
• Indian Classical Knowledge: Understanding of Indian raga systems and rhythmic cycles (tala)

Collaboration with Roots Revival

Ohrmann's work with Roots Revival has focused on:

• Ney & Bansuri Dialogues: Creating musical conversations between the Persian ney and Indian bansuri
• Improvisational Sessions: Spontaneous performances exploring common ground between traditions
• Full Concert Performances: Complete concerts showcasing the fusion of Indian and Persian elements

Key Performances

Some of Ohrmann's notable contributions include:

• "Ney & Bansuri Improvisation" - A duet with Mehdi Aminian exploring connections between Persian and Indian flute traditions
• "The Sorrowful Joy" - A collaborative piece with Mehdi Aminian
• "Call of the Winds" - A full concert performance

Musical Style

Ohrmann's playing is characterized by:

• Technical Mastery: Exceptional command of the bansuri
• Rhythmic Innovation: Creative use of body percussion
• Cultural Sensitivity: Respectful engagement with different musical traditions
• Improvisational Skill: Ability to create meaningful music in the moment

Cultural Bridge

The collaboration between bansuri and ney represents a fascinating musical dialogue, as both are traditional flutes with deep cultural significance in their respective traditions. Ohrmann's work helps demonstrate the commonalities and differences between Indian and Persian musical approaches, creating new artistic possibilities while honoring each tradition's authentic character.

Through her work with Roots Revival, Ohrmann contributes to the exploration of how different musical traditions can engage in meaningful dialogue, creating new artistic expressions that respect and honor the source traditions.