Mehrnam Rastegari: Classical Musician in New York

About Mehrnam Rastegari

Mehrnam Rastegari is an individual artist working in classical and traditional music, heard in New York City settings such as Roulette. She has appeared in performance with oud and violinist-composer Simon Shaheen, including the program billed as “Simon Shaheen with Mehrnam Rastegari (WMI),” which frames a conversation between distinct instrumental lineages. Her work tends to emphasize ensemble listening and line, keeping attention on phrasing rather than display. Online, she remains an emerging presence, with a modest but growing audience on streaming platforms.