Zahra is an experience…
And one can try to sum it up as an artist, entrepreneur, performer, award-winning DJ, producer, broadcasting personality, musicologist, and host. But there is still so much more.
Zahra lights up spaces with her radiant stage presence, creative energy, and live performances. With authenticity, soul, and a natural gift of creating comfortable, intimate spaces, she enjoys a wealth of experience and recognition in elevating events to unforgettable experiences.
She has produced award-winning radio and podcasts, interviewing icons such as Dr Susan Rogers (Prince, David Byrne, Berklee College of Music) on her The ClairAudio Files podcast, available on Youtube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Her radio show Lunar Rotations continues to grow worldwide on Twitch.tv/LunarRotations, making way for her collaborations with New York’s legendary Soul In The Horn parties, Amsterdam’s Lumberjacks in Hell label, Montreal’s music staple WEFUNK Radio, and much more. She has opened for musical legends such as Cimafunk, Ladysmith Black Mombazo, Natasha Diggs, DJ Scratch, and more.
She is an experienced host and MC, returning yearly to TD Sunfest Festival in London, Ontario, as well as various music, art, and culture festivals in the province. She has produced and coordinated events ranging from municipal, corporate, artistic, and private clients, adding her own charm, ideas, and flavour to each experience.
Her creative output extends to behind the scenes. She is a Board Member and resident MC of the renowned TD Sunfest World Music Festival, member of the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, and on the JUNOs Music Advisory committee. From 2021-2023, she was founder and producer of The ISO Project, visioning a unique form of collaboration and community expansion through an incubator model for creatives. She has juried for councils such as The MVP Project, Hamilton Arts Council, The Forest City Film Festival, The ISO Project Music Video Incubator, and more.
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