Career
She is a veteran celebrity of Iran"s Golden Years of music Her voice has been measured to span three octaves. Revering singers, the young novice became interested in singing.
Her father took notice of this and diligently curtailed her exposure further.
He also forbade her from performing in presence of non-family members and insisted if she must sing, then she do so only for him. He and the matriarchs of the family saw her singing as a disgrace to the family"s name.
At age 16, Homeyra married a European-educated Iranian businessman. He allowed her more freedom and encouraged her to sing professionally.
So she took music lessons and also signed up for voice training courses.