When we performed in Serbia, we looked for a human smuggler
Two Iranian brothers fled their home country after facing arrest and persecution, eventually embarking on a perilous journey through Serbia to seek asylum in the Netherlands. Despite starting as refugees, they overcame significant challenges to become successful electronic music producers who now perform sold-out shows worldwide.
Two brothers from Iran have shared their traumatic journey from fleeing their home country to finding success as musicians in the Netherlands. After being arrested at a party in Iran and facing persecution for a book he wrote, one brother fled to Malaysia. His sibling later joined him, and together they pursued their shared passion for electronic music despite significant legal and financial hardships, including being stateless. Their pursuit of music eventually led them to achieve a Billboard Top 40 hit in Malaysia.
However, due to complications with individuals they worked with, the brothers were forced to flee Malaysia. They traveled through Serbia, where they navigated the dangers of human smuggling to reach the Netherlands. After seeking asylum, they faced initial rejection from the music industry before signing with Hardwell's label. Today, the duo performs sold-out shows globally. They have settled in the Netherlands, where they are now building homes together, fulfilling a lifelong promise to remain by each other's side regardless of the circumstances.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
