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Azam Ali (Persian: اعظم علی) is an Iranian musician. She has released music as a solo artist as well as with the bands VAS, Roseland, and Niyaz.

Biography

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Born in Tehran on 3 October 1970, Ali spent most of her childhood in Panchgani, India.[1] She and her mother moved to Los Angeles, California, in 1985. Ali studied the santoor under Persian master Manoochehr Sadeghi, which led her to discover her voice.[2]

Projects and collaborations

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In 1996, Ali formed the "alternative world" group Vas with percussionist Greg Ellis after they met a year prior at a concert at UCLA. The project was active until 2004.[1] Ali and her husband, Loga Ramin Torkian, are part of another group, Niyaz, an Iranian acoustic electronic project.[3][4] Between 2003 and 2007, she formed one half of the duo Roseland, together with American musician and composer Tyler Bates.

In 2005, Ali was featured on Enter the Chicken, a 2005 Buckethead and Friends album, singing the song "Coma" with Serj Tankian.[5]

In 2006, she appeared on Nefes/Breath, an album by Turkish ney player and DJ Mercan Dede, singing the song "Dem."

Solo career

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In 2002, Ali released her first solo album, Portals of Grace.[6] This was followed in 2006 by Elysium for the Brave, which reached No. 10 on Billboard's World Albums chart on 23 September 2006.[7] Ali's third album, From Night to the Edge of Day (2011), is a collection of lullabies inspired by her son.[8] Lamentation of Swans – A Journey Towards Silence (2013), her fourth album, is a joint effort with her husband that began in 2009.[citation needed]

In 2003, she sang the song "Inama Nushif" in the fictional Fremen language for the soundtrack to the Syfy mini-series Frank Herbert's Children of Dune, written by Brian Tyler.[9] In 2006, her vocals were featured in the movie 300.[10] In 2007, she composed the score to the video game [11] In 2011, she was heard several times on the soundtrack of Uncharted 3. In 2012, she was the vocalist for Square Enix's Final Fantasy video game tech demo Agni's Philosophy.[12] In 2013, she provided vocals for the soundtrack to the film Thor: The Dark World.[13]

On 31 May 2019, Ali announced her next album, the self-produced Phantoms, along with its first single and music video, "Hope".[14] The next single was the album's title track, which was released on 12 July.[15] The record came out on 13 September.

Discography

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Studio albums

Soundtracks

Other albums

  • Green Memories with Shahrokh Yadegari and Keyavash Nourai (2008)
  • When We Were Gods with Loga Torkian (2023)[16]

with VAS

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with Niyaz

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with Roseland

Contributions

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Azam Ali is an Iranian-born singer, composer, and producer based in , renowned for her ethereal voice and innovative fusion of Persian folk traditions, Sufi poetry, Indian classical influences, and contemporary in . Born in , , she moved to at the age of four, where she spent her childhood and adolescence at an English in , immersing herself in Indian music and culture over 11 years before relocating to the . There, she embraced her Iranian heritage while navigating cultural adaptation, eventually establishing herself as a pivotal figure in global music scenes through her distinctive playing and multilingual vocals. Ali's career gained prominence in 1996 when she co-founded the world fusion group Vas alongside percussionist Greg Ellis, releasing four critically acclaimed albums between 1997 and 2004 on Records that blended Eastern modalities with Western ambient and rock elements. In 2004, she formed the electro-acoustic ensemble with her husband, multi-instrumentalist Loga Ramin Torkian, and producer Carmen Rizzo, producing four albums that topped iTunes world music charts and incorporated medieval Sufi poetry with modern production techniques, including Torkian's custom kamâncheh-inspired instrument. 's multimedia project The Fourth Light, debuted in 2016, has toured internationally at prestigious venues such as the Strathmore Music Center and Hancher Auditorium, emphasizing themes of transcendence through live performances. As a solo , has released four albums—Portals of Grace (2002), for the Brave (2006), From Night to the Edge of Day (2011, nominated for a JUNO Award), and Phantoms (2019)—exploring personal and political narratives with all-original English lyrics in her most recent work, marking a phase of creative independence. Her collaborations extend to like , Peter Murphy, , and , while her vocals have enriched soundtracks for major films including (2003), (2006), John Carter (2012), Thor: The Dark World (2013), and (2011), as well as television series such as and . Recognized with two JUNO Award nominations and a 2007 Hollywood Music Award for Best Original Song, continues to evolve her sound; her fifth solo album, , is scheduled for release on November 14, 2025, featuring tracks like "To Pieces" and delving into multisensory themes through emotive melodies and electronic landscapes.

Early Life and Education

Childhood and Upbringing

Azam Ali was born on October 3, 1970, in , , to a Persian family. At the age of four, she relocated to , a in the state of , , where she attended an English-language boarding school and resided for the next 11 years. During this period, Ali was immersed in a blend of cultural influences, including the Persian traditions maintained by her family and the vibrant Indian surroundings, which exposed her to diverse musical and spiritual elements such as temple sounds and classical forms. This early nomadic life, marked by displacement from her homeland amid the of 1979, profoundly shaped her worldview, instilling themes of exile and identity that would later permeate her artistic expressions.

Formal Training and Move to the US

In 1985, following the aftermath of the 1979 , Azam Ali and her mother immigrated to the from , where Ali had spent much of her childhood in an English . This relocation was necessitated by the political upheaval in , which prevented their return to , marking a significant shift from her multicultural upbringing to life as an immigrant in . Upon arriving in the US, Ali initially pursued studies in Persian hammered dulcimer before discovering her vocal talent through formal training in Western classical voice. At around age 18, she enrolled in a beginner's voice class at Santa Monica College, where a classical voice teacher recognized her potential and provided intensive instruction for two years, emphasizing operatic techniques and breath control. This period represented her structured immersion in Western music education, contrasting with her earlier informal exposure to Indian classical dance and Persian instruments. As an immigrant, Ali faced profound challenges in cultural adjustment, including the pressure to assimilate by rejecting aspects of her Persian heritage in favor of American norms, amid pervasive negative media portrayals of that stigmatized Iranian-Americans. Balancing her Iranian roots with the rigors of Western classical training proved particularly demanding, as she navigated the technical demands of —such as precise diction and vibrato—while preserving the emotive, microtonal inflections of Persian and Indian vocal traditions. These tensions initially led to a sense of fragmentation, but over time, her studies fostered a deeper integration of her identities. During her time at , Ali's early performances in class settings revealed key realizations about blending Eastern and Western styles, as she experimented with incorporating Persian melismas and Indian ragas into classical exercises, uncovering her unique that spanned multiple traditions. This experimentation not only built her confidence but also highlighted the limitations of rigid Western pedagogy, inspiring her to pursue a more hybrid approach that honored her heritage without compromise. Her multicultural childhood in laid a foundational perspective for this synthesis, enabling her to view vocal expression as a bridge across cultures.

Musical Career

Formation of VAS and Early Projects

In 1996, Azam Ali co-founded the duo VAS with American percussionist Greg Ellis, blending her Persian vocals with electronic, ambient, and percussive elements to create an innovative fusion of ancient and modern sounds. The project emerged from their shared interest in exploring the interplay between voice and rhythm, drawing on Ali's Iranian heritage and Ellis's global percussion expertise to produce a cinematic, ethereal style often described as alternative . Ali's classical training at the Conservatory enabled her vocal versatility, allowing seamless transitions between traditional Persian melodies and experimental improvisation within the duo's framework. VAS released four albums on the Narada label between 1997 and 2004, marking a pivotal phase in Ali's career. Their debut, Sunyata (1997), introduced themes of emptiness and transcendence, inspired by concepts, while Offerings (1998) expanded into ritualistic invocations with layered electronics. Subsequent releases, In the Garden of Souls (2000) and Feast of Silence (2004), delved deeper into spiritual exploration and trance-like atmospheres, incorporating Middle Eastern scales, Indian influences, and hypnotic rhythms to evoke mystical journeys. Key tracks exemplified this approach, such as the elegiac "Feast of Silence," composed by Ali as a reflection on loss, blending spontaneous vocalise with intricate percussion beds. The duo's work emphasized spiritual and trance music, transcending cultural boundaries through a hypnotic, ecstatic sound that fused ethno-acoustic traditions with contemporary production. VAS toured internationally in the late 1990s and early 2000s, performing in venues across the United States, Europe, and Asia, which helped build a dedicated audience for their genre-blending performances. These tours often highlighted live improvisations, showcasing Ali's supralingual singing style alongside Ellis's dynamic rhythms. VAS disbanded around 2004 following the release of Feast of Silence, allowing Ali and Ellis to pursue solo endeavors while solidifying the duo's legacy in electro-acoustic world fusion. The project established Ali's reputation as a pioneering vocalist in these genres, influencing subsequent artists in the global and ethereal music scenes through its innovative integration of cultural elements and electronic textures.

Founding Niyaz and Ensemble Work

In 2004, Azam Ali co-founded the alongside multi-instrumentalist Loga Ramin Torkian and producer Carmen Rizzo, drawing on their shared Iranian heritage to create a fusion of Sufi devotional poetry, Persian and regional folk traditions, and contemporary electronic elements. The group's name, meaning "need" or "yearning" in Persian, reflects themes of spiritual longing central to their work, which emphasizes cultural preservation through the reinterpretation of ancient texts and melodies from , , , and beyond. Building on Ali's production techniques honed during her time with the ambient electronic group VAS, introduced a more percussion-driven and globally oriented sound that bridged traditional mysticism with modern rhythms. Niyaz released their self-titled debut album in 2005 on Six Degrees Records, which debuted at #1 on the iTunes World Music chart and featured tracks blending hammered dulcimer, oud, and electronic beats with Sufi lyrics by poets like Rumi. This was followed by Nine Heavens in 2008, a double album exploring celestial Sufi themes through acoustic and electronic versions of folk-inspired compositions, further solidifying their reputation for innovative world fusion. The third album, Sumud (2012), addressed activism and resilience—drawing its title from the Arabic concept of steadfastness amid adversity, including nods to Palestinian cultural endurance—with guest contributions from A.R. Rahman on the track "Mazaar." Their fourth studio album, The Fourth Light (2015), paid homage to the 8th-century female Sufi mystic Rabia al-Basri, incorporating poetry on divine love and human dignity while maintaining the group's signature electro-acoustic palette. Since their inception, Niyaz has toured extensively across more than 20 countries, including the , , India, Japan, Germany, France, and , performing at major venues and festivals to promote cross-cultural dialogue through music. A highlight of their live work is the multisensory "Fourth Light Project," an immersive production that debuted in fall 2016 at the CINARS festival in , , and later featured at prestigious halls like Strathmore in . This show integrates live performances with interactive visuals, , and projections inspired by Rabia's poetry, creating an experiential journey into themes of spiritual awakening and cultural unity. Through these efforts, Niyaz has not only preserved endangered folk traditions but also advocated for global empathy and artistic activism in an increasingly divided world.

Solo Recordings

Azam Ali's solo recordings represent her exploration of personal artistic visions, often self-produced and emphasizing her versatile vocals across acoustic, electronic, and experimental genres. Her debut solo album, Portals of Grace (2002), features acoustic interpretations of ancient songs from Sephardic, , and medieval European traditions, blending haunting vocals with instruments like , , and temple bells to create an ethereal sound. Released on World, the album marked Ali's first self-produced effort, showcasing her ability to fuse diverse cultural elements through emotive, soaring performances that drew critical acclaim for vocal depth. In 2006, Ali released Elysium for the Brave on Six Degrees Records, expanding into electronic and territories while incorporating folk influences and themes of resilience, as evident in tracks honoring Afghan perseverance amid hardship. The album combines tribal rhythms, trip-hop beats, and ambient textures with her polycultural style, featuring collaborations with musicians from varied backgrounds to evoke emotional journeys through moody, atmospheric soundscapes. Critics praised its innovative blend of ancient and contemporary sounds, highlighting Ali's voice as a soothing, light-like presence amid dark electronic elements. Ali's 2011 album From Night to the Edge of Day, also on Six Degrees, fuses Persian and global traditions through a collection of Middle Eastern lullabies in languages including Iranian, Turkish, Lebanese, and Kurdish, earning a Juno Award nomination for Album of the Year in 2012. The work underscores her production role, with ethereal arrangements that emphasize vocal innovation in reinterpreting traditional forms for modern audiences. Her 2019 release Phantoms, self-produced and issued independently, delves into electronic and experimental realms with all-English lyrics, drawing on darkwave, trip-hop, and ambient influences to explore melancholy and through dreamy, groove-infused tracks. Critics lauded its atmospheric depth and Ali's pioneering vocal techniques, bridging organic with electronic production for a personal identity exploration. As of November 2025, Ali's latest solo project, —her fifth full-length, released on November 14, 2025, via COP International and available on —continues her experimental trajectory, with tracks like "In Valleys Green" offering luminous, sensation-driven compositions that invite listeners into qualia-like experiences of vibration and emotion. Throughout her solo discography, Ali's hands-on production has consistently highlighted her vocal prowess, earning acclaim for pushing boundaries in cross-cultural fusion and emotional expressiveness.

Collaborations and Media Contributions

Azam Ali has collaborated extensively with prominent artists across genres, blending her ethereal vocals with diverse musical styles. She worked in the studio and performed live with Serj Tankian of System of a Down, contributing to projects that fuse alternative rock with world music elements. Similarly, her partnership with Peter Murphy of Bauhaus highlighted gothic and experimental influences, as seen in joint stage appearances and recordings. Ali also joined forces with electronic duo The Crystal Method, providing vocals that bridged electronic beats and traditional Persian motifs. Her involvement with Juno Reactor included vocal performances on their 2005 album Labyrinth, enhancing the group's trance and world fusion sound.) Additionally, she collaborated with the Japanese taiko ensemble Kodo on the 2002 album Mondo Head, where her vocals featured alongside percussionists like Mickey Hart and Zakir Hussain on tracks such as "Ektal." With Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart, Ali served as lead singer in his band Bembe Orisha for two years, touring internationally and contributing to percussion-driven world music explorations. In film and television, Ali's vocals have enriched numerous soundtracks, underscoring her versatility as a session artist. She provided haunting vocals for the 2013 Marvel film Thor: The Dark World, composed by , adding mystical depth to key scenes. Earlier, her voice featured prominently in the 2003 sci-fi epic on the track "Navras," a collaboration with and Don Davis that became iconic in the franchise. For Zack Snyder's 2006 historical action film 300, Ali delivered choir-like vocals in ' score, evoking ancient Persian atmospheres. Her contributions extended to television with vocal performances in the HBO series (2008–2014), enhancing the show's supernatural and folkloric themes across multiple episodes. In video games, Ali's work includes soundtracks for the Prince of Persia series, such as The Forgotten Sands (2010), where her singing complemented the narrative's Middle Eastern fantasy elements. Ali's media impact was recognized with the Hollywood Music in Media Award for Best Original Song in 2007, honoring her contributions to film scoring and original compositions. As a sought-after session vocalist, she has made guest appearances on albums in world and electronic genres, including works with King Crimson members Pat Mastelotto and Trey Gunn, and film composer Tyler Bates, where her improvisational style often serves as a cultural bridge in fusion projects.

Musical Style and Influences

Key Influences

Azam Ali's artistry is deeply rooted in Persian folk songs and Sufi poetry, which serve as core lyrical inspirations for her work. Drawing from the rich tradition of medieval , she frequently incorporates verses from poets such as and , whose mystical themes of divine love, spiritual longing, and human transcendence resonate throughout her compositions. These elements are evident in her collaborations, where Sufi poetry is blended with contemporary sounds to explore universal emotional experiences, transcending cultural boundaries. Her exposure to global trance traditions stems from and her formative years in a in , where she lived from the age of four. This environment immersed her in diverse cultural and spiritual practices, fostering an early appreciation for rhythmic and melodic structures that evoke trance-like states, influenced by instruments and improvisational techniques from the subcontinent. These experiences shaped her ability to fuse Eastern modalities with modern production, creating hypnotic soundscapes that bridge ancient and contemporary expressions. The of 1979 and subsequent profoundly impacted Ali's themes of identity and spirituality, as she emigrated to the in 1985 amid the political upheaval that displaced many Iranians. This period of relocation and cultural displacement informed her exploration of belonging, exile, and inner resilience, often channeled through music that addresses the shared struggles of immigrants and the quest for spiritual grounding in fragmented lives. Her partnership with fellow Iranian expatriate Loga Ramin Torkian further amplified these motifs, reflecting a narrative. Complementing these roots, Ali pursued formal training in Western classical vocal techniques, which honed her precision and versatility, enabling innovative fusions between Eastern traditions and operatic expressiveness. This education allowed her to navigate diverse repertoires—from Persian santur studies to broader vocal disciplines—while maintaining authenticity in her approach. Over her , these influences have evolved to emphasize universality, as seen in her ongoing adaptations of traditional forms.

Artistic Evolution

Azam Ali's artistic journey began with acoustic interpretations of Sufi poetry in her early solo album Portals of Grace (2002), where she explored ancient Persian and Middle Eastern traditions through haunting vocals accompanied by organic instrumentation like , , and temple bells, creating an ethereal, meditative soundscape. This foundational work emphasized raw emotional depth and cultural reverence, drawing from her Iranian heritage without electronic augmentation. As she co-founded the group VAS in 1996, her style began incorporating subtle fusions of elements, maintaining an acoustic core while hinting at broader experimental possibilities through trance-like rhythms. The shift accelerated with the formation of in 2004, where Ali integrated electronic production with acoustic Sufi folk, blending ancient poetry with modern beats to pioneer a genre-defying electroacoustic sound that resonated globally. In later projects, Ali incorporated activism and visual elements, particularly in The Fourth Light Project (2016 onward), an immersive multimedia experience dedicated to the 8th-century Sufi mystic Rabia al-Basri, whom she portrays as a overlooked feminist icon to challenge historical erasures of women's voices in spiritual traditions. This work fused with interactive projections and body-mapping by visual artist Jerome Delapierre, synchronizing light and movement to evoke cultural resilience and cross-boundary connection, reflecting Ali's commitment to using art for social and educational impact. Her progression deepened into experimental electronica with the solo album Phantoms (2019), a self-produced retro-futuristic exploration influenced by 1980s and 1990s shoegaze and trip-hop acts like and , where she programmed electronic textures and sang in English for the first time, reconciling personal "phantoms" of identity through technological innovation. This marked a deliberate embrace of synths and digital production as tools for emotional introspection, building on Niyaz's foundations while asserting her independence as a producer. The trajectory continued in Synesthesia (2025), another self-composed venture that delves into sensory crossover—where sounds evoke colors—mirroring her personal growth through themes of , , and transformation, achieved via advanced production techniques that layer haunting melodies with cinematic soundscapes. Throughout these evolutions, core influences like Sufi poetry remained a consistent thread, anchoring her innovations in spiritual depth. Ali's overall path has culminated in multisensory experiences, extending beyond sound to visual art and jewelry design, where her handcrafted pieces—infused with Persian motifs and modern elegance—serve as wearable extensions of her musical narratives, embodying heritage and individuality to engage the senses holistically.

Discography

Solo Albums

Azam Ali's solo discography spans , , and electronic genres, showcasing her vocal prowess and compositional evolution through full-length albums released independently or via specialized labels.
AlbumRelease YearLabelNumber of TracksKey Tracks/Highlights
Portals of Grace2002 World11"La Serena," blending medieval folk influences with Persian elements; the album draws on traditional European and Middle Eastern melodies.
Elysium for the Brave2006Six Degrees Records9"Spring Arrives," a track highlighting Ali's ethereal vocals over ambient arrangements.
From Night to the Edge of Day2011Six Degrees Records10Album nominated for a Juno Award for World Music Album of the Year; features lullabies and traditional songs reimagined with modern production, such as "Noor (The Light in My Eyes)."
Phantoms2019Terrestrial Lane Productions (self-released)9"Phantoms," the title track emphasizing electronic and darkwave elements; Ali composed, performed, and produced the album entirely in English lyrics for the first time.
2025COP International (independent via )11Features tracks like "To Pieces" and the title track "," exploring ethereal electronic soundscapes; released on November 14 in vinyl, CD, and digital formats, continuing themes of sensory fusion tied to her Persian roots.

VAS Albums

VAS, the project co-led by Azam Ali and Greg Ellis, produced four studio albums between 1997 and 2004, all released by the label. These recordings fuse Ali's haunting, multilingual vocals—often drawing from Persian and invented languages—with Ellis's intricate percussion, electronic textures, and ambient soundscapes, creating a distinctive ethnic-electronica hybrid that explores themes of and transcendence. Sunyata (1997)
The debut album, Sunyata, comprises 10 tracks and establishes VAS's core aesthetic by blending ambient atmospheres with elements, including Ali's ethereal singing over Ellis's rhythmic foundations. Key tracks include "Iman," which highlights vocal improvisation, and the title track "Sunyata," evoking Buddhist concepts of through layered drones and percussion. Recorded at Soundhouse Studios in Hollywood, the album received acclaim for its innovative cross-cultural approach. Offerings (1998)
Building on the debut, Offerings features 11 tracks that expand the sonic palette with more elaborate arrangements and guest contributions, such as guitar from on "The Promise." The album delves deeper into mystical themes, with standout pieces like "Ellora" and "Leyli" showcasing intricate vocal-percussion interplay amid lush, hymn-like structures. It marks a maturation in VAS's sound, incorporating subtle electronic pulses alongside traditional influences. In the Garden of Souls (2000)
In the Garden of Souls, VAS's third release, contains 11 tracks and emphasizes collaborative expansions through guest artists like cellist Cameron Stone, adding emotional depth to explorations of life, death, and rebirth. Tracks such as "In the Garden of Souls" and "Ceremony of Passage" feature extended compositions with evolving textures, blending organic instrumentation with ambient electronics for a more immersive experience. The album reflects the duo's growing experimentation in fusing Eastern modalities with Western production techniques. Feast of Silence (2004)
The final VAS , Feast of Silence, includes 9 tracks and incorporates stronger influences, culminating the project's evolution with richly textured and pulsating rhythms. Notable selections like " (Churning the Sea of Milk)" and "" evoke ritualistic intensity, combining Ali's soaring vocals with hypnotic percussion and synth layers. Released as the duo transitioned to other endeavors, it solidifies VAS's legacy in alternative world music.

Niyaz Albums

Niyaz's self-titled debut album, released in 2005 by Six Degrees Records, features 10 tracks that fuse electronic production with traditional Persian and Middle Eastern folk elements, marking the project's introduction to a global audience. Produced by Azam Ali, Loga Ramin Torkian, and Carmen Rizzo, it includes the evocative track "Allahi ," which highlights Ali's soaring vocals over layered rhythms and strings. The album received critical acclaim for its innovative blend of ancient poetry and modern soundscapes, establishing Niyaz as a bridge between cultural traditions and contemporary . The follow-up, Nine Heavens, issued in 2008 on Six Degrees Records, is a double-disc set comprising 17 tracks, with the first disc offering nine original electronic compositions and the second presenting eight acoustic reinterpretations. Drawing deeply from Sufi mysticism, the incorporates poetry by 18th-century Turkish Sufi writers and traditional folk songs, as in the opening track "Beni Beni," which pairs a historical poem with intricate . This release expanded Niyaz's sonic palette, emphasizing themes of love, exile, and spiritual longing while maintaining the trio's collaborative production approach. The Fourth Light, Niyaz's third studio album, came out in 2015 via Six Degrees Records and consists of nine tracks rooted in Persian folk songs and mystic poetry from figures like Rabia al-Basri. Key productions include reimagined renditions such as "Eyvallah Shahim" and "Shir Ali Mardan," blending acoustic intimacy with subtle electronic textures to evoke themes of resilience and divine connection. The album directly inspired the band's live endeavor, The Fourth Light , an immersive performance series incorporating visual art by Jérôme Delapierre, which debuted in 2016 and toured internationally to enhance the music's narrative depth.

Other Contributions

Azam Ali has made significant guest vocal contributions across various albums and projects. She provided backing vocals on the track "Coma" from Buckethead's 2005 album Enter the Chicken, featuring alongside Serj Tankian. Her collaboration with Serj Tankian extends to live performances, including renditions of tracks like "Der Voghormia" from Tankian's Elect the Dead Symphony (2010). In film soundtracks, Ali's ethereal vocals feature prominently on "To Victory" from Tyler Bates' score for 300 (2006), blending ethnic wailing with orchestral elements to evoke epic intensity. She also contributed vocals to "Navras" on the Matrix Revolutions soundtrack (2003), composed by Juno Reactor and Don Davis, incorporating mantra-like chants that underscore the film's climactic themes. Ali's voice appears in television scoring, including elements integrated into the True Blood series (2008), enhancing its supernatural atmosphere through haunting, otherworldly tones. In video games, she delivered hypnotic vocals for the Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands soundtrack (2010), composed by , adding depth to the game's Middle Eastern-inspired narrative. Additional features include her vocal work on Juno Reactor's (2004), contributing to the album's and world fusion sound. She served as lead singer for two years in Mickey Hart's Bembe ensemble (2001–2003), touring internationally and blending Persian influences with Afro-Cuban rhythms on projects like Mondo Head (2002) with Kodo.

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