About Gian Majidi

Gian Majidi is a multicultural artist with over 20 years of experience in music, film, and writing, dedicated to creative expression and storytelling.Gian Majidi is an Iranian-Finnish filmmaker, writer, and musician whose work bridges cultures and disciplines. Raised in a Kurdish family where folk music was an essential part of daily life, he began his artistic journey with the violin and later pursued classical piano. He studied Art History and Pedagogy at the University of Tehran before moving to Europe to develop his vocal artistry.

Now based in Finland, Gian has performed in both opera productions and contemporary music settings. He is the lead vocalist and composer of BaranBand, a Middle Eastern indie-pop group blending tradition with modernity. A graduate of the World Music Master’s program at the Sibelius Academy (University of the Arts Helsinki), Gian sings in Kurdish, Persian, Italian, English, and Finnish.

His discography includes the album Mn Bo To with BaranBand, the intimate voice-and-piano collection La Mia Rosa, and two English-language solo pop albums: The Start (2021, Horus Music Ltd.) and The Moon (2022). His music reflects his multilingual, multicultural identity and a deep commitment to storytelling through sound.

In addition to his musical pursuits, Gian is an accomplished writer and filmmaker. He has written theatre plays and screenplays, produced short films and documentaries, and is currently completing his debut feature-length film, The Soldier, slated for release in 2025.

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