Yaran Band
Bahram’s musical journey began at childhood. He started by learning Persian classical music, mastering Santoor as his first instrument while attending Iranian Cultural and Art Institute.
Later as a young man his attraction to different genres of music was the inspiration to learn other instruments such as piano, accordion, guitar and drums. Bahram has been teaching music for decades and has worked towards establishing several Persian classical music and pop bands. His mission is to help Yaran band to become an environment for young and old musicians to produce, perform and record soul elevating music.
Matiar was born in Tehran, Iran in 1983 to a Bahá’í family. At the age of 10, he started learning his favorite Persian instrument, Tar, under a highly admired musician, Mr. Bayraghi. Once he learned the fundamentals of playing the Tar, he went on to study, at age 16, under masters of music Mr. Sahba Motallebi, Saeed Mirzazadeh, and Fariborz Azizi. He emigrated to the United States at the age of 26 to start a new chapter of his life. He met and started playing with a group of local musicians, Yaran Band, in 2010. He aspires to continue his journey as a musician, and to share his music with people. He hopes to be an inspiration to all who enjoy his beloved Tar.
Anisa Heirani
Anisa Heirani was born in Tehran, Iran, and began her musical journey at the age of seven with children’s music classes. She later chose the piano as her primary instrument, fueled by her passion for both classical and pop music. Anisa believes that music is a universal language that connects souls across boundaries. In 2022, she had the privilege of joining the Yaran band, fulfilling one of her aspirations: to touch the hearts of individuals through the gift of music.
Askhan started singing at a very young age. Encouraged by many who loved his singing, he began to open for other singers in his elementary school events and shows. Over the years, he continued to enhance his singing ability, but joining the Yaran Band in 2010 had the most impact on his singing career. Exposed to many talents within the group, Ashkan continued to get better by learning new techniques, and different genres of Iranian music. Recently he has been taking singing classes with masters, and aspiring to improve his singing abilities. Ashkan hopes that he can share his talent at events and gatherings, in order to elevate spirituality through music.
I, Neda Dehghani (Ziaei), was born in 1982 in Isfahan, Iran, into a Bahá’í family with a rich appreciation for music. Inspired by my mother’s melodies and my siblings’ artistic talents, I developed a passion for rhythm and singing at a young age. At 17, I began learning the daf at the Isfahan Conservatory of Music, later studying with esteemed teachers such as Ms. Azadeh Kaviani and Ms. Nasim Vakili. After immigrating to the U.S., I resumed my musical journey with Master Nima Niktab through the Aram Art Institute in Dallas. Currently, I collaborate with the Yaran band, performing on instruments like the daf, frame drum, cajón, and darbuka, and contributing as a backing singer. My favorite genres include pop, traditional Iranian, regional Iranian, and fusion. For me, “music is the universal language of mankind.”
Roya began her singing journey through solo and group performances in school morning programs and events. In 2020, she started taking classical Persian singing classes to deepen her skills, and in May 2023, she became a member of the Yaran band.
Roya values the Yaran band for giving her the opportunity to grow as an artist, learn new techniques, and enhance her performance. She aspires to bring joy and inspiration to those who share her passion for classical music.
My name is Makan Kamel I was born in Tehran Iran. My passion for music started when my brother’s friend left his musical instrument (Tombak) behind and I started making sound out of it. My brother observed that and he bought my first musical instrument for me. After exploring the Persian classical music I developed more passion for different genres of music. My goal is to serve and bring joy to people. My biggest achievement is being able to perform with Irving symphony orchestral.
Music has always been a driving passion in my life, whether through playing instruments, DJing, songwriting, or recording. Over the years, I’ve explored different facets of the musical world, which has deepened my appreciation for its transformative power. Currently, I serve as the drummer for the Yaran Band, where I also take on responsibilities for audio mixing and recording. For me, music is more than just sound; it’s a universal language that has the power to connect people and uplift spirits. My vision for the Yaran Band is to spread joy, inspire others, and foster musical talent. I hope to create opportunities for dedicated individuals to refine their skills, grow as artists, and bring happiness to others through the gift of music.