Arian Saleh

Though Arian Saleh began playing all over Los Angeles in 2009, music has been a part of Arian Saleh's life from the beginning. The grandson of Monir Vakili, Iran's First Lady of Opera, Saleh's unique sound is deeply rooted in a troubadour tradition and has a heavy emphasis on lyrics and melody, with nods to gypsy, tango, and electronic music.

After releasing "The Light", a song for the Iranian Green Movement in 2009, he met with producers The Wizardz of Oz and began work on what would become his debut recording: The Cobblestone EP. This defining group of songs went on to gain great audience and critical response, sending him around the country playing shows.

While on tour in New York, Saleh teamed up with virtuoso cellist Dave Eggar and luminary drummer Chuck Palmer and the three began playing and touring extensively as a trio. They, together with DJ/Producer Chuck Wild (Captain Planet) recorded and released Saleh's first full length album, Undone. The music video for the single "Underhill" premiered on The Huffington Post and the album itself has been described as "like coming in and out of different worlds of music, guided by an incredible voice" and heralded as "one of the best out-of-left-field releases of 2013". Continuing the album's praise, "Open Your Mind Let Me Out" was nominated for an Independent Music Award.

Working as a composer, Saleh scores film / television / theater / advertising and recently created The Libretto Project - wherein every Wednesday he releases a musical theme based on a book.

Currently residing in Brooklyn, Saleh is putting the finishing touches on his forthcoming LP, Antoinette. He continues to play all over the country, writing honest, mischievous and romantic music that asks more questions than it answers.