Golnar Shahyar
She is an Iranian-Canadian vocalist, composer, and cultural activist whose genre-defying work spans jazz, folk, classical, and experimental music. Praised for her emotional depth and innovation, her album Tear Drop was nominated for the German Jazz Award 2023. A sought-after performer and educator, she has appeared at venues like Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and taught at institutions including MDW Vienna and the Sibelius Academy. She is also a co-founder of We:Shape and advocates for equity and structural change in the arts, combining music, education, and activism into a transformative artistic practice.
