Ioana Aminian

Ioana Aminian is a project developer and co-founder of Roots Revival, working alongside Mehdi Aminian to develop and coordinate Roots Revival Series and other projects. Her work has been instrumental in organizing and developing projects dedicated to underrepresented musical cultures, particularly those of Afghanistan.

Organizational Role

Aminian's work spans multiple aspects of Roots Revival:

• Project Development: Co-developing Roots Revival Series with Mehdi Aminian
• Cultural Coordination: Organizing projects that bring together musicians from diverse backgrounds
• Series Management: Coordinating multiple series dedicated to different musical traditions
• Administrative Support: Ensuring projects are properly organized and executed

Roots Revival Series

Aminian has co-developed multiple Roots Revival Series:

• Series 1: Anatolian Ashik with Petra Nachtmanova
• Series 3: Herati Music with Naria Nour and Faroogh Rahmani
• Series 4: Badakhshan Music with Dawood Pazhman and Murad Sarkhosh
• Series 6: Hazara Music with Elaha Soroor

Each series has been dedicated to the interpretation of underrepresented musical cultures, with 2023-2024 specifically dedicated to the music of Afghanistan.

Key Contributions

Aminian's notable contributions include:

• Series Coordination: Organizing full concert performances and album releases
• Cultural Research: Supporting research into underrepresented musical traditions
• Artist Coordination: Working with musicians from diverse backgrounds to create cohesive projects
• Project Documentation: Ensuring projects are properly documented and preserved

Cultural Significance

Aminian's work is essential to Roots Revival's mission of preserving and promoting underrepresented musical traditions. Her organizational and developmental work enables the artistic collaborations that bring these traditions to broader audiences while maintaining their authentic character.

Impact

Through her work with Roots Revival, Aminian has helped create a platform for cultural exchange and preservation, bringing together musicians from diverse backgrounds to explore shared musical roots. Her contributions have been essential to the success of Roots Revival's various series and projects, ensuring that underrepresented musical traditions continue to be heard and appreciated.