Homa Mirafshar

Homa Mirafshar is an Iranian poet and songwriter based in the United States.
She is considered among the finest Persian lyricists in Iranian pop and traditional music.
Iranian famous musicians such as Manoucher Cheshmazar and Mohammad Heydari have remarked on how well her poems integrate with rhythm and melody, and audiences have recognised these signature elements in her work.

Childhood and Family

Mirafshar 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 Mirafshar, the cousin of Iranian singer Homeyra, and Homa and Homeyra have collaborated on songs. Mirafshar has two children, Keyvan and Katayoun.

The World Academy of Arts, Literature, and Media - WAALM AWARDS OF 2006 - Best Lyricist