Awdil Shakar
I am Awdil Shakar — a solo bassist exploring the spiritual textures of microtonality across cultures.
Born in 1982 in the heart of Mesopotamia, Diyarbakır, I grew up immersed in the polyphonic, multicultural fabric of an ancient land. Traditional laments and modal melodies shaped my ears early on, while the desire to bridge Western harmony with Eastern microtonal richness took root within me.
The fretless bass guitar naturally became my medium of expression. Over time, I began defining my musical path as Avantgarde Microtonal Fretless Bass Art — a sound language that invites listeners not only to hear notes, but to sense the space between them. It blends intellect with intuition, and past with present.
To deepen this language, I developed my own 9-string, 6.5-octave fretless acoustic sub-bass guitar — the Erfas-Bass. This instrument expanded my tonal and microtonal expression, allowing for a richer and more nuanced sonic voice.
As a solo artist, I seek to create a musical landscape that fosters intercultural dialogue, touches inner layers, and remains open to improvisation while retaining technical refinement.
I currently live in Basel, where I also work as an upcycling artist under the name Roni Reborn. Through this platform, I create environmentally conscious and inspiring upcycling projects. I restore vintage analog music equipment, bringing it back to life and giving these machines a renewed purpose.
I believe every sound carries an intention. Mine is to invite the listener not just to hear — but to feel
