ZÖJ | Castlemaine | May The Devil's Ear Be Deaf Album Launch

A powerful cross-cultural journey through deep listening, improvisation, and Persian poetry.

As part of their Australian and European tour; ZÖJ presents their captivating fusion of neo-classical Persian music and experimentalrhythms.

Launching their third album, May The Devil's Ear Be Deaf, recorded live at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity in Canada, ZÖJ invite listeners into an intimate and powerful evening.
‘This album carries the breath of its making, no retakes, no disguises. Each sound was played only once, then left to live or die. To make something so fragile is a way oftrusting life itself.’ –Gelareh Pour

Drawing inspiration from a Persian saying often spoken when something beautiful is expressed aloud, the album title is used to ward off envy or misfortune, acknowledging that beauty and hope can also carry risk.

Praise for ZÖJ‘May this music offer a drop of solace, a gesture of care, and a call to stay human.’
–African Paper

Sunday
September 20th at 3PM
Doors at 2:30PM
Lot19 - Castlemaine
Tickets: $30 - $35