Hamed Traore, a bassist/multi-instrumentalist and composer, is here to mesmerize you in surreal compositions and expansive knowledge about music.
Hard work and euphonious vibes are something that entices the audience towards an artist’s sound. Hamed Traore has been a bassist and a very lively composer since 20 years of age. He started building a stage name by touring with a renowned Spanish flamenco dance company, Soledad Barrio & Noche Flamenca. Amalgamating the beatific dance with the perennial sound of Hamed’s truly mesmerizing compositions creates a show that leaves its imprint for years to come.
Music is an integrated part of Hamed’s life. Nothing perks up his mood like the harmony of songs. Making efforts to create efficacious music simultaneously might seem like an overwhelming task to many, however, for him, it is pure bliss! His creativity knows no bounds. It expands wherever he finds the scope, hence, Hamed never stagnates on one project. He likes to explore the plethora of talent that is hiding in the vast area of the world. Therefore, he often works with many brands and groups to accompany the angelic voices and people with musical affinity. Music and Hamed are soul partners, and his future aspirations include expanding his musical achievements and doing more collaborations.
Inspiring Work
Hamed works on multiple beguiling projects. His work includes creations for Noche Flamenca’s predictions. One of the most noteworthy compositions includes “Antigona”, which is the adaptation of the Greek tragedy Antigone by Sophocles. This composition was so alluring that it was nominated for the Bessie award in 2015. The wonders of his music disseminate far and wide, including North American and the Middle East, also to cities that include Abu Dhabi, Vancouver, Toronto, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York, Miami, and Quebec City.
He has also been the teaching assistant for the music program at Beacon school, an elite education facility that only scouts the best talent to strike the world with unparalleled success. Hamed’s work expands over various genres including Jazz, R&B; Blues, Soul, Hip-Hop, and World Music.
Moreover, he also has a knack for teaching recording engineering and digital musical production, where he preaches students about the vast world of music engineering with industrial products which is a subject that schools are devoid of. He is based in New York City, and he and his musical group, Afternoon Men, is a five-piece that has been gaining traction. That is because of the vivid sounds that arouse the audience from their seat and command them to groove, every time that Hamed jumps on his instruments with his group, and creates a melody that stays alive forever.
Unparalleled Passion
Hamed never backs down from hard work, if there is a project that comes his way, he will go the extra mile to ensure the top-notch delivery of work and full involvement of his skills in every step.
“One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.”
― Bob Marley
It is Hamed’s favorite quote, and he works tirelessly to create such music that makes the sorrows depart from the soul and fills it with merriment. To know more about his awe-inducing work, visit his Instagram profile.
