Welcome Mehrnam Rastegari for her Chicago debut with a Persian Music Salon at Elastic Arts on Tuesday, May 12th!

Presented by People of Rhythm and BIYA BIYA, this culturally rooted evening features a traditional and forward thinking sets of Iranian music. Steeped in the sweet vibes of an intimate salon, the night also centers poetry and a mini arts market.

Setar soloist and vocalist Farnaz Khosh-sirat opens the night with classical Iranian singing wherein she traces memory, longing, and what is quietly hoped for. In performance, she leans into the delicate thresholds of being human, letting tenderness, ache, and devotion rise.

NYC-based Persian musician Mehrnam Rastegari is a master Kamancheh player, singer, violinist, and award-winning composer whose sound pushes Persian music into bold, modern directions. Her work threads Persian microtonal tradition through rock, psych, and contemporary styles, creating performances that feel deeply expressive.

Yasmin “Yasi” Zacaria Mikhaiel, Iranian-American cultural producer and multi-disciplinary artist emcees the night. We cannot wait to welcome you to this special event.

Tickets available at the door. 7:30PM doors, 8PM start.