Born in Tehran, Iranian-Canadian singer and multi-instrumentalist Golnar Shahyar understands music as a political act. She draws on Southwest Asian, North African and contemporary music from Europe and America. Her quintet: Štěpán Flagar (saxophone), Mahan Mirarab (guitar), Chris Jennings (bass) and Amir Wahba (percussion).
With jazzhane
- 17.03.2024 Nowruz Festival, Moods Zurich
About
Born and raised in Tehran, the Iranian-Canadian singer and multi-instrumentalist Golnar Shahyar understands music as a political act. Drawing equally from the traditions of Southwest Asian, North African, and contemporary music of Europe and America, she creates an extraordinary mixture of languages and styles. She dedicated her last tour to the slogan Woman* Life Freedom in the light of the ongoing revolution in Iran. With her current song 'Tell my mother she has no daughter anymore' she touched thousands of Iranians at home and abroad.