Homa Mirafshar (born May 24, 1946) is an Iranian poet and songwriter based in the United States.[1][2]
Maestro Homa MirAfhsar | |
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 Homa MirAfhsar Receiving WAALM Award 2006 | |
| Born | Homa Homayoun 24 May 1946 Tehran |
| Nationality | Iranian |
| Known for | Ham Ghasam By Moein, Afsaneh Hasty By Haydeh, Bigharar By Homeira |
| Spouse | Mr. Ali MirAfshar |
| Awards | The World Academy of Arts, Literature, and Media - WAALM AWARDS OF 2006 |
She is considered[by whom?] the best Persian lyricist regarding to Iranian Pop and Traditional Music producers, singers and writers.[3]
Iranian musicians such as Manuchehr Cheshmazar and Mohammad Heydari have said that Homa's poems integrate well with rhythm and melody. Audiences recognise these signature elements in her work.[4]
Childhood and Family
editMirafshar was born in Tehran to the artistic Homayoun family. Homa calls her father her main motivator for her later achievements. She started composing poetry as a child in elementary school. She married Ali MirAfshara, the cousin of Iranian singer Homeyra, and Homa and Homeyra have collaborated on songs. Mirafshar has two children, Keyvan and Katayoun.[2][1]
Persian Golden Lioness Awards
editThe World Academy of Arts, Literature, and Media - WAALM AWARDS OF 2006 - Best Lyricist[5][6]
References
edit- ^ a b متن مصاحبه دوکتور فضل الله مجددی با مجله میثاق خون / [مصاحبه فضل الله مجددی]. University of Arizona Libraries. 1989. doi:10.2458/azu_acku_risalah_ds371_2_meem29_1368.
- ^ a b "قسمت اول مصاحبه اختصاصی فریدون توفیقی با حمیرا ، هما میرافشار ، محمد حیدری و جهانبخش پازوکی". YouTube. Retrieved 30 June 2021.
- ^ "رادیو زمانه | آهنگ زمانه | ویژه برنامه ها | "نوبهار" و سهمی از زیبایی‌های ایران". zamaaneh.com. Retrieved 2021-06-30.
- ^ سرچشمه الهام - قسمت دوم: هما میرافشار, 12 July 2018, retrieved 2021-06-30
- ^ "Persian Golden Lioness Awards" (PDF).
- ^ WAALM Awards 2006 Homa Mirafshar, 20 November 2008, retrieved 2021-07-01
External links
edit- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Szm4UAOnscY
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JT6ZpKM0WTs
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iV9AeIOUk8 WAALM Awards 2006 Homa Mirafshar