The Mastan Ensemble Founded in 2005 by Parvaz Homay, The Mastan Ensemble has become one of the most prominent traditional Persian music ensembles in Iran. Only in his twenties, Homay is an exceptional classical artist who composes, writes his own lyrics, sings and produces his music. His ensemble consists of eight highly proficient Iranian musicians. As their first U.S. performance, Homay and The Mastan Ensemble presented a sold-out concert at the Walt Disney Concert Hall on July 3, 2008, followed by many others in various U.S., Canadian and European cities. Homay, who follows the path of some of the greatest Iranian poets, writes poetry and lyrics that carry global political and social messaging of peace and harmony. Rhythmic, uplifting and mesmerizing, The Mastan Ensemble plays traditional Persian music in a way that has never been heard before.

Since early 2009, Parvaz Homay has been banned by the Iranian government officials to perform any of his musical pieces publically in Iran. This is especially difficult for Homay, since he is a true patriot to his motherland Iran and its people and lives through his music. One of his latest compositions is a very special piece called “Sarzamin e Be Karan” or “Boundless Land”, with symphony arrangement by Maestro Rohani, dedicated to the people of Iran.

During their 2008 U.S. and Canada Tour, The Ensemble preformed at some of the most renowned stages, including Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, Strathmore in Washington, D.C. and Roy Thomson Hall in Toronto, Canada. Homay strives to collaborate with accomplished artists and musicians, both inside and outside of Iran and prides himself in always setting the bar higher in bringing innovation into his music, showcasing the Iranian classical music in the global world music scene, to gain the recognition it deserves. He has many other unique musical projects and collaborations in mind, which he hopes to bring to fruition, if permitted.

Homay and The Mastan Ensemble will continue their U.S. and Canada Tour, following the Los Angeles performance in other cities, including: San Francisco, Seattle, San Diego, Houston, Dallas, New York, Washington, Chicago, Louisville, Atlanta, Toronto and Vancouver.