Mahsa Vahdat is a prominent performer of Persian vocal music, and a strong advocate for personal and artistic freedom of expression. Although the origin of her style is Iranian, she believes in music’s ability to speak the universal language of humanity; without being visible in her own society due to restrictions of female vocal performance implemented after the Islamic Revolution of 1979, she and her sister Marjan have regular contact with a global audience of admirers and supporters. Mahsa also maintains a strong pedagogical practice, and has contributed to the empowerment of women by encouraging them to give voice to their life experiences, serving as a role model for many young Iranian female singers in the complex socio-Political environment of post-Islamic Revolution Iran.