About Us
Hamed Rudlavari
Hamed Rudlavari (Derakht), founder of the Avayelotus art group, became acquainted with the Lakota Indian flute in 2017 while he was spending a period of introspection in a forest hut At that time, this instrument was almost unknown in Iran, and this acquaintance was made by one of his friends who had ordered this flute from North America. Derakh (means tree), who received his artistic name from an old tree on a spiritual and inner journey, after becoming acquainted with this flute, changed his specialized instrument from the duduk (an ancient flute related to the musical culture of the Caucasus and northern Zagros) to the Lakota flute and began to explore and examine its various aspects.
Given that this instrument was unknown in Iran, he contacted teachers of this instrument abroad through the virtual world to access correct training that was in line with the ancient spirit and meditation of the Lakota people and began to learn its specialty. The presence of this instrument during that period of solitude also A choice in the forest provided him with an opportunity to delve deeply into the spiritual aspects of this instrument, which was in line with its improvisational spirit. Later, this different perspective was reflected in his training courses and teaching methods, which were in line with the ancient methods of the masters who played Lakota flute.
In 2018, he succeeded in making this instrument in Iran, and by forming the Lotus Voice Art Group in the spring of 2019, he began to introduce and teach this instrument to enthusiasts. In these years, and as the Lakota flute became more well-known in Iran, he has always tried to expand his understanding of the Lakota flute as a spiritual instrument that can help increase our individual and collective awareness, and to confront profiteers and those who try to exploit the market (whether in the field of making and selling or in the field of teaching)
Introducing the Lakota
The Lakota Indian flute (Native american flute), which is known by other local names such as Kaiwa and Chippewa, is an ancient shamanic instrument related to the musical culture of the North American Indians.
Introduction of shamanic drum
Shamanic drama is a ritual and therapeutic instrument related to ancient cultures with shamanic beliefs, which is used in the Native American healing ceremonies also This instrument is suitable as a percussion instrument to accompany the Lakota flute.
Education Courses
The Lakota flute is an ancient instrument and is musically classified as a minor pentatonic instrument. Therefore, learning it is easier than other instruments and teaching it is done with traditional methods and using a simple tablature system. Of course, learning it with the Western music reading system is also possible
Totem statue
The totem is part of the physical and spiritual structure of the Lakota flute, which plays a fundamental role in how the flute sounds and is also used to adjust the sound output of the instrument.
Hijaz
The Hijaz flute is a type of flute that is designed based on the physical structure and sound of the Lakota flute, but with different musical intervals.