Afsaneh Rasaei, born in Tehran to a musical family, mastered Iranian vocal radif under Mahmoud Karimi. Despite restrictions, she began her career in 1984, learning from masters like Hossein Alizadeh and Mohammad Reza Shajarian. Rasaei became the first woman to perform on stage with men after the Islamic Revolution, breaking barriers in Iranian music. She has performed globally with Alizadeh, including at Carnegie Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, and the Black Diamond in Denmark. Their collaborations produced acclaimed albums like "Raze No, Saze No," "Avaye Mehr," and film scores for "Delshodeqan" and "Gabbeh." "Watching the White Waters" received a Grammy nomination in 2007, while "Soroude Gol" marked her latest work with the Hamavayan Ensemble. Since 2012, Rasaei has collaborated with composers Ali Samadpour and Payam Jahanmani, releasing "Moon Rise" (2014) and "Vileh" (2016). Throughout her career, Rasaei has dedicated herself to teaching traditional Persian music, nurturing the next generation of female vocalists in Iran. Her commitment to preserving and advancing classical Persian music has made her a pivotal figure in Iran's musical landscape.