Hani Mojtahedy

Hani Mojtahedy is a renowned Kurdish singer whose work combines traditional Persian music, contemporary influences, and Kurdish lyrics. In 2000, Mojtahedi began singing professionally in the hopes of pursuing a musical career in Iran. She founded the first Iranian band consisting exclusively of female musicians. The Iranian Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance allowed them to perform, but only under the condition that no men were present in the audience.