Mohsen Namjoo and Ensemble

Mohssen Namjoo, born in Torbat-e-Jam, Iran, melds Persian traditional music with Western genres. Known for his unique vocal style and compositions like the album "Toranj," he creatively integrates influences from artists like Jim Morrison and Leonard Cohen. Critics debate his unconventional singing, which some view as irreverent to Persian literature. Namjoo is celebrated for breaking cultural taboos in music, with notable international performances and contributions to film and theater soundtracks.