Homa Mirafshar
Iranian poet (1937–2026)
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Homa Mirafshar (23 February 1937 – 2 June 2026)[1] was an Iranian poet and songwriter based in the United States.[2][3]
23 February 1937
Maestro Homa Mirafshar | |
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Homa Mirafshar receiving WAALM Award 2006 | |
| Born | Homa Homayoun 23 February 1937 Tehran, Iran |
| Died | 2 June 2026 (aged 89) Los Angeles, US |
| Known for | Ham Ghasam by Moein, Afsaneh Hasty by Haydeh, Bigharar by Homeyra |
| Spouse | Ali Mirafshar |
| Awards | The World Academy of Arts, Literature, and Media - WAALM AWARDS OF 2006 |
She was considered[by whom?] among the finest Persian lyricists in Iranian pop and traditional music.[4]
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.[5]
Childhood and family
Mirafshar was born in Tehran to the artistic Homayoun family. Homa called 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.[3][2]