Bio

Mahya Hamedi is a vocalist, pianist, improviser, composer, and arranger based in New York City. Her genre-defying music bridges Iranian roots with contemporary jazz, alternative rock, and classical soundscapes. She began her career composing for theater, debuting at age 16 in Greece’s Olympia in Dion. At age 18 she conducted and performed her large-scale composition for Après Cela at Tehran’s Molavi Theater Hall.

Mahya’s authentic and versatile voice has taken her to prestigious venues and festivals across the United States, where she has performed original music and shared the stage with artists such as Joel Ross, Alkinoos Ioannidis, Faraualla, Golnar Shahyar, Mahan Mirarab, and King Raam.

Her recorded work has been celebrated across Iran and the global Iranian diaspora, accumulating over a million streams. Her 2020 single Deng received critical attention for its unique blend of Dezfuli folk with modern influences. Kakhe Goman is the first single from her forthcoming debut album, offering a glimpse into her distinct compositional voice. Mahya appeared in the US premiere of The Witcher: In Concert in Boston before joining the production’s U.S. tour. She is currently completing her debut studio album for international release.