Saman Shahi

Saman Shahi is an Iranian composer, conductor, and musician. He was born in Iran and moved to Canada at the age of 15 to pursue his musical education. Shahi studied music at the University of Toronto and later earned a degree in composition from the University of British Columbia. He has worked with several orchestras, including the Canadian Symphony Orchestra and the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. Shahi has also collaborated with various artists and ensembles, and has performed at numerous festivals and concerts. He is the first Iranian to be nominated for a Juno Award, a prestigious Canadian music award. Shahi is based in Vancouver, Canada.