Mahsa and Marjan Vahdat

The rich, sinuous voices of Mahsa and Marjan Vahdat effortlessly transport us to the heart of the Middle East, with sensual and exotic melodies inspired by traditional folk music of their native Iran. Accompanying themselves on plucked setar and frame drum, the two are prohibited from performing publicly at home, yet their fusion-based music has been hailed the world over, giving these sisters an international reputation for music-making that is rooted in historic Persian poetry and given a contemporary twist, resonating with broad audiences in the 21st century.

In association with Songlines Encounters Festival On Tour