Shaghayegh Bagheri
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Toronto,
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Shaghayegh Bagheri
Freelance Musician, Singer, Improviser, Vocal Coach, and Poet
Toronto, Canada
shaghayegh.bagheri@gmail.com
Summary
Shaghayegh Bagheri is a versatile artist from Iran, now based in Toronto, Canada, with a rich foundation in music, vocal improvisation, and contemporary performance art. As the founder and director of SingSchool, a prominent vocal training institute in Iran, it fosters talent in modern and traditional vocal techniques. She is also the co-founder of Najva Ensemble and the creator of the Weekly Chant project, which hosts concerts for independent Iranian musicians every Friday. Bagheri’s work bridges Iranian and global music traditions, showcasing her commitment to innovative performance practices.
Discography and Publications
• Albums:
– Of Your Hands
– Free – Collaboration with Najva Ensemble
– Seyr und Silence – Collaboration with Joachim Heinz
– Aphrodite – Collaboration with Mehdi Jalali, released in Iran
• Book: Raze Hashtom (The 8th Secret) – Published by Ronak Publication, Netherlands, October 2018
Selected Performances and Festivals
• Najva Ensemble – Founder, Director, and Vocalist
– Extensive performances in Iran, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Hungary, Czech Republic, and other countries
• Yarava Music Group – Vocalist
– Actively performed at international festivals and collaborative events
• Festival Appearances:
– Yarava International Electroacoustic Festival (Iran)
– Off Borders Contemporary Music Festival (Greece)
– Deffrazzioni Contemporary Music Festival (Italy)
– Rand Fest Schpile Contemporary Music Festival (Germany)
Workshops and Educational Projects
• SingSchool – Founder and Director www.Chantschool.com
– Premier institute offering in-person and online classes in singing, stage performance, improvisation, and vocal techniques
• Workshops in Iran
– Conducted on topics including extended vocal techniques, vocal coaching, and vocal pedagogy
• Alma Project
– Collaborated with Joachim Heinz as a Vocal and Poetry Improviser
• Emruz Festival
– Partnered with the IFCA association for an
online music series
Current Focus
Shaghayegh Bagheri is deeply engaged in expanding her artistic and educational reach through new vocal styles and techniques within contemporary music. Her global collaborations, especially through SingSchool, offer students in Iran, Canada, and worldwide access to innovative vocal education
Shaghayegh Bagheri
Freelance Musician, Singer, Improviser, Vocal Coach, and Poet
Toronto, Canada
shaghayegh.bagheri@gmail.com
Summary
Shaghayegh Bagheri is a versatile artist from Iran, now based in Toronto, Canada, with a rich foundation in music, vocal improvisation, and contemporary performance art. As the founder and director of SingSchool, a prominent vocal training institute in Iran, it fosters talent in modern and traditional vocal techniques. She is also the co-founder of Najva Ensemble and the creator of the Weekly Chant project, which hosts concerts for independent Iranian musicians every Friday. Bagheri’s work bridges Iranian and global music traditions, showcasing her commitment to innovative performance practices.
Discography and Publications
• Albums:
– Of Your Hands
– Free – Collaboration with Najva Ensemble
– Seyr und Silence – Collaboration with Joachim Heinz
– Aphrodite – Collaboration with Mehdi Jalali, released in Iran
• Book: Raze Hashtom (The 8th Secret) – Published by Ronak Publication, Netherlands, October 2018
Selected Performances and Festivals
• Najva Ensemble – Founder, Director, and Vocalist
– Extensive performances in Iran, the Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Hungary, Czech Republic, and other countries
• Yarava Music Group – Vocalist
– Actively performed at international festivals and collaborative events
• Festival Appearances:
– Yarava International Electroacoustic Festival (Iran)
– Off Borders Contemporary Music Festival (Greece)
– Deffrazzioni Contemporary Music Festival (Italy)
– Rand Fest Schpile Contemporary Music Festival (Germany)
Workshops and Educational Projects
• SingSchool – Founder and Director www.Chantschool.com
– Premier institute offering in-person and online classes in singing, stage performance, improvisation, and vocal techniques
• Workshops in Iran
– Conducted on topics including extended vocal techniques, vocal coaching, and vocal pedagogy
• Alma Project
– Collaborated with Joachim Heinz as a Vocal and Poetry Improviser
• Emruz Festival
– Partnered with the IFCA association for an
online music series
Current Focus
Shaghayegh Bagheri is deeply engaged in expanding her artistic and educational reach through new vocal styles and techniques within contemporary music. Her global collaborations, especially through SingSchool, offer students in Iran, Canada, and worldwide access to innovative vocal education
