Music
Chloe Pourmorady
Chloe Pourmorady is a Persian-American violinist, vocalist, and composer best known for her wide range of musical expression spanning from western to modal music. A creative chameleon, Chloe writes pieces that are innovative and captivating to global audiences; no one piece resembles the last.
Farbod Khoshtinat
Farbod Khoshtinat is a San Francisco based Iranian-American artist with awards from such festivals as the Hong Kong Asian Film Festival and the Los Angeles Movie Awards.
Anahita Skye
Anahita Skye’s new single, “Gold” releases worldwide Friday, September 7th; Raw, edgy and unapologetic, her vocals immediately draw you into a beguiling world washed with deep, resonant guitars as seductive as an unruly night in the California desert. LISTEN NOW
Interview with Erwin Khachikian
Erwin Khachikian’s love of music began at an early age. He was born in Tehran in 1973 to an Armenian family and his initial musical influence was his father, who was skilled at playing both the guitar and organ. Growing up in a musical household led Erwin to formally study music at age 11.
Rabi Zand
Rabi Zand is an Iranian Musician Born in Tehran-Iran. She started learning of music at nine years old with playing
Nilu
Limitless is the first word that comes to mind when describing Nilu. Limitless musically, emotionally and personally. From her days in college as a chemistry major to making the life decision to focus on music. From her proud Persian heritage fitting alongside her American upbringing. There is seemingly nowhere she cannot go.
The Leading Bird
This video recorded and produced in Iceland. Co-created by Aida Shahghasemi and Marketa Irglova. Also, Aida performed as one of
Lily Afshar
Acclaimed as “one of the world’s foremost classical guitarists”, Lily Afshar is the first woman in the world to receive a Doctorate in Classical Guitar Performance.
Mehrdad Shahsavarzadeh
Mehrdad Shahsavarzadeh is an Iranian Musician, Persian pop singer, composer and Piano player. He was born in Khoramshahr on 15th
Interview with ICOT
ICOT was founded by five Toronto-based composers and musicians in 2011 with the mission of creating new works that bridge Canadian and Iranian culture through music and art.