In the organizer's words:

Mahsa Vahdat is an internationally celebrated Iranian vocalist recognized for her deeply expressive voice and distinctive artistic vision. Infusing classical Persian traditions with contemporary influences, she has created a musical language that transcends borders. Despite the prohibition on solo female vocal performance in Iran, Vahdat has become a powerful cultural ambassador and a symbol of artistic freedom and women's empowerment. Her diverse artistic collaborations connect musical traditions and audiences worldwide.

About the Program
This program features original compositions by Mahsa Vahdat set to works by the great poets of Persian literature Hafez, Rumi, Forough Farrokhzad, and Mohammad Ibrahim Jafari. Inspired by the spirit of Nowruz, the Persian New Year, the repertoire celebrates renewal, beauty, and the enduring vitality of Persian poetry and music. With evocative melodies and rich lyrical tradition, the performance invites audiences into a soundscape where classical heritage meets contemporary expression.

Line up:
Kaveh Mahmudiyan - percussion
Mahsa Vahdat - vocal
Emre Sinanmis - duduk
Ahmad Al Khatib - oud