Sahar Boroujerdi
Vocalist
Sahar Boroujerdi, born in 1988 in Tehran, is an esteemed Iranian traditional vocalist. Her musical journey began at the age of 15 when she immersed herself in the art of "Setar," eventually venturing into singing a few years later. Under the guidance of revered masters such as Kaykhosro Pourazeri, Afsaneh Rasayi, and Hamidreza Nourbakhsh since 2008, Sahar mastered the Tar with Arshad Tahmasbi, and the Setar with Mohammadreza Lotfi and Masoud Shoari.
Earning acclaim as "one of the youngest and most talented vocalists of Iranian traditional music," Boroujerdi captivates audiences with her commanding vocal presence, infusing stages with both elegance and simplicity. Boroujerdi's extensive repertoire includes performances in renowned musical theaters, puppet operas, and distinguished documentaries. Notably, she played a role in the sorrowful letter of Fereydoon alongside Hossein Alizadeh and contributed to numerous productions at Theatre de la Ville in Paris. Sahar featured in a Spanish documentary with Aghmond and collaborated with Mah Banoo Band, contributing to the music soundtrack composed by Behzad Abdi and Mahyar Alizadeh. Her rendition of "the song of the women" garnered attention in France.
Having graced Theatre de la Ville (2019, 2021) and performed at prestigious music festivals worldwide, including Bozar Music Festival (2019) and FEZ Music Festival, Boroujerdi's recent outstanding concert at Berlin's Pierre Boulez Saal showcased pieces composed by Kaykhosro and Sohrab Pournazeri. This concert, known as the "Afsaneh Concert," enthralled audiences and was once again performed on September 2022 at Queen Elizabeth Hall in London featuring a new set of mesmerizing songs that left a lasting impact on the London audience.
Most recently Boroujerdi shared the stage with master Kaykhosro Pournazeri at UCLA’s Herb Alpert School of Music to celebrate the launch of the Gramian-Emrani Center for Iranian Music, and she headlined Farhang Foundation’s 2024 Nowruz Concert at Royce Hall alongside Sohrab and Tahmoures Pournazeri and the Iranshahr Orchestra.