Biography
Mahya Hamedi is a multi-stylistic vocalist, pianist, composer, and producer. Currently based in Boston, she recently graduated Berklee College of Music as a full-tuition scholar. Mahya’s recorded works are highly syncretic, fusing Iranian folk music with contemporary jazz, pop, and classical music, showcasing her powerful and versatile voice. Her recorded music have been celebrated both in Iran and throughout the Iranian diaspora, accumulating hundreds of thousands of plays on music streaming services. Her original song “Deng,” a plea for pacifism written as tensions escalated between Iran and the United States, was released in January 2020. Mahya has performed over 20 shows around the US in New York, California, Philadelphia, and Boston area. She is currently recording her latest compositions for her debut studio album, which she looks forward to promoting around the world.