Mashal Arman was born in Kabul to a family of renowned Afghan musicians. The war brought them to seek refuge in Switzerland, where Mashal pursued flute and vocal studies at the Haute Ecole de Musique in Geneva and Bern. Later, she refined her vocal technique in the United States with David Jones.

Mashal’s performances span prestigious stages and collaboraLons, such as with conductor Michel Corboz and with the Vocal Ensemble of Lausanne and the baroque ensemble Gli Angeli. She has portrayed diverse roles like the Child in Ravel’s L’Enfant et les sor.lège, a servant in Nino Rota’s Aladdin and the Magic Lamp, Roggiero in Rossini’s Tancredi at the Lausanne Opera, Dorabella in Mozart’s Così fan tutte, Serpina in Pergolesi’s La serva padrona, Clarina in Rossini’s La Cambiale di Matrimonio, and Madama Rosa in DonizeS’s Il Campanello with the Geneva Chamber Opera. Additionally, she took on the role of Carmen in Carmen Audi.on with Teatro Malandro, which toured Switzerland.

A versatile arist, Mashal seamlessly integrates Western classical repertoire with traditional Afghan melodies. Deeply tied to her heritage, she regularly performs Afghan music internaionally, particularly with the Kabul Ensemble, and conducts masterclasses to share her insights. Driven by a mission to preserve and elevate Afghan music, Mashal founded The AfghanProject, a trio dedicated to Afghan folk and sacred music. This ensemble has performed at notable venues, including the Puccini Opera Fetival in Italy, Au Fil des Voix festival at the Trianon Theater in Paris, Geneva’s Victoria Hall, and has been featured on BBC, Swiss Radio and Television, Swiss Italian Radio, and Radio France’s Studio 104.
Mashal’s dual cultural identity — both Western classical and Afghan — enables her to work with a range of musical ensembles, from ancient to contemporary. Through her performances, she bridges cultures through the preservation of Afghan music and its introduction to diverse audiences worldwide.

Vaheed Kaacemy, born in 1958 Kabul, Afghanistan, is a musician whose work reflects his life journey and cultural heritage. His creations connect past and present, transcending borders to highlight Afghan resilience and culture. Through his art, Kaacemy invites audiences to explore and appreciate the enduring beauty of Afghan traditions.

Oliver Potratz was born in Hamburg in 1973. He began his musical career as a violinist and electric bassist. Later, he took up classical double bass studies in Berlin and went on to study jazz at the U.d.K. Berlin and graduated with a Master of Arts in Jazz Composition at the Jazzinstitut Berlin. He received several scholarships and has won various prizes, including the New German Jazz Award 2008, , the German Record Critics' Award in spring 2020 and was a double winner of the German Jazz Award 2021. In 2023 he was awarded the prestigious Austrian Amadeus Music Award with the band Shake Stew. Oliver Potratz can be heard as a musician, composer and producer on over 80 CD productions . Concert tours with various ensembles have taken him to around 70 countries on five continents, and he has written music for radio productions and radio plays, as well as for television.

Farangis Mirzad is an acclaimed singer-songwriter from Afghanistan known for her soulful voice and powerful storytelling through her music. Her music seamlessly blends traditional indigenous sounds with contemporary influences, tackling profound themes such as love, resilience, cultural heritage, and human rights. Farangis gained recognition with her debut song, War Victims, a poignant piece supported by UNHCR that highlights the devastating impact of war. 

Her artistry quickly garnered global attention, with powerful songs like Hazrate Mawlana (Rumi), Aftaab Qafas (Cage), and Azadi (Freedom), each carrying messages of freedom, hope, and resilience. Her masterpiece song about Rumi shot in Konya/Turkey even earned her an invitation from UNESCO to perform in Paris, a testament to her ability to connect cultures and inspire through music. 

 Beyond her art, Farangis is a passionate advocate for preserving Afghanistan’s heritage and values, as well as an outspoken champion of women’s rights. In a time when these rights are increasingly threatened, she stands as a beacon of hope, particularly for women around the world who see her as a symbol of courage and resilience. Fans describe her as a “shining star,” using her voice to uplift others and redefine the role of music in driving meaningful change. Farangis Mirzad continues to inspire, empowering countless individuals through her music and advocacy.