Sahba Motallebi and Reza Mohsenipour {April 20th, 2025}

Sahba Motallebi is a Grammy Award-winning Iranian-American virtuoso of the tar and setar, celebrated as a pioneering artist, educator, and inspirational figure in Persian classical music. She has performed on major stages around the world, including, Hollywood bowl Carnegie Hall, Disney Hall, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Berklee Performance Center, sharing the stage with renowned artist such as Yo-Yo Ma. As a dedicated teacher, Sahba has created extensive online resources for students globally through her YouTube channel SahbaMusic, where she offers in-depth instruction in traditional Persian music. Her innovative approach has helped preserve and expand the reach of this ancient art form, inspiring musicians across generations.

Reza Mohsenipour is an Iranian composer, târ and setâr player, and ethnomusicologist. Trained in Persian classical music under masters such as Hossein Alizadeh and Farhad Fakhredini, he has performed, composed, and taught extensively in Iran, Italy, and internationally. Founder of the Barbad Project, he blends traditional Persian music with contemporary influences. Now based in California, he collaborates with Grammy-winning virtuoso Sahba Motallebi on innovative musical projects worldwide.