Founded in 2004 by award-winning vocalist and composer Azam Ali and Iranian multi-instrumentalist and composer Loga Ramin Torkian, Niyaz, have pioneered a unique 21st-century global trance tradition. Seamlessly blending medieval Sufi poetry and ancient folk songs from Iran, Turkey, and the surrounding Persian Gulf region – they combine rich acoustic instrumentation with cutting-edge electronic production.
With four best-selling, critically acclaimed albums released on Six Degrees Records, all debuting at #1 on iTunes, the band have earned widespread international recognition. Their work has been featured by major outlets including NPR, BBC World and The Huffington Post. In 2023, SPIN Magazine named Niyaz’s performance one of the top ten live performances in the United States across all music genres.
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