The Voices Unveiled is a three-part original musical composition by Ehsan Matoori inspired by Iranian traditional music, folk (South of Iran), with fusion elements featuring two Iranian female vocalists, Maliheh Moradi, and Mina Deris. Voices Unveiled follows the tragic stories of two women refugees who lost their lives. In part one, the music depicts the story of an Iranian girl who fled Iran after she was imprisoned and tortured for removing and burning her head scarf and participating in anti-government protests. She gets brutally raped and beaten to death in the rainy and cold forests of Eastern Europe. Part two recounts the story of a woman from the southern tribes of Iran who is chosen to be sacrificed as part of the Cease Blood (“Faslieh” in Arabic; “Khoon Bas” in Farsi) custom.

She leaves the country in hopes of reuniting with her lover outside the country. Despite crossing the ocean and seemingly making it to the shore, delirious from hypothermia, hallucinating her lover, she mistakenly shows the secret hand sign she had with her lover instead of the sign she was supposed to show to signal her refugee status and gets shot in the heart. Shocked from the shot, she starts to dance, as if her frantic movements can relieve the pain. The music then continues by a prelude where the two women meet each other, not knowing that they are both dead. In part three, in spite of the deep mourning, the two women find hope, rebirth, love, and eternity through their voices.

Testimonials

Amphibian Stage

Amphibian Stage

The community and patrons at Amphibian Stage experienced the 'Voices Unveiled' ensemble performance and workshops. The audience's reaction: They were excited for and in awe of the range, richness, astounding talent and warmth of the music, the artists; They were deeply moved by the story behind the Voices Unveiled' pieces; They were inspired by the cultural awareness and understanding that the performance offered. Profoundly meaningful and beautiful compositions. We would not only recommend but sincerely urge other groups/organizations to host their performances, as a gift to your community and to your patrons. You cannot walk out after this performance and not be uplifted by the music!
Iranian Student Association at Penn State University

Iranian Student Association at Penn State University

We recently had the pleasure of hosting the "Voices Unveiled" at Penn State to celebrate Iranian new year. Ehsan Matoori and his band did a wonderful job. The evening was filled with exhilarating music and soulful performances that captivated everyone. We received many positive feedback, with many attendees expressing how much they enjoyed the concert and the band’s performance. The Mayor of State College also attended the concert, and he was impressed by the performance. Based on the success of this event and the joy it brought to our school community, I highly recommend the Voice Unveiled Band to other organizers. They will leave an indelible mark on your event and create memories that will be cherished for years to come.
Mahmoud Reza Pirouzian / Persian Cultural Center (San Diego)

Mahmoud Reza Pirouzian / Persian Cultural Center (San Diego)

The audience responded with great enthusiasm and engagement to your performances during concert. Your music captivated their attention, and they thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The energy in the venue was palpable, and it was clear that your music touched their hearts and left a lasting impression. That’s why we invited you to have another performance.
Iranian Student Association (ISA) at Syracuse University and SUNY ESF

Iranian Student Association (ISA) at Syracuse University and SUNY ESF

Our event at Syracuse University took place in March during Women's History Month, and your performance was an excellent fit for the theme. The audience loved your performance - they were really into it, paying close attention, and fully engaged with the music and the story behind it. We strongly recommend your performance to other organizations. Voices Unveiled presented an exceptional fusion music celebrating women's efforts in pursuing freedom, justice, and equity. The talented artists you brought together in that performance undoubtedly enriched our event and created an exceptional and memorable musical experience for our audiences.