Parvaneh Amir-Afshari (Persian: پروانه اميرافشاری; born March 17, 1945), better known by her stage name Homeyra (حميرا), is an Iranian singer.

[citation needed] Homeyra, with more than half a century of artistic activity, has a legendary popularity among the Iranian people.

From Homeyra's childhood, their house, in honor of influential people in the government, witnessed large ceremonies with the presence of famous artists of the time, such as Rouhangiz, Gholam-Hossein Banan, Moluk Zarrabi and many others, which was the initial motivation of the daughter of the family to sing.

[1] "Sabram Ata Kon" on Segah Dastgah was Homeyra's first song which was written by Ali Tajvidi and a lyrics by Bijan Taraghi that was broadcast from Radio Tehran in the fall of 1965, It was welcomed by Iranian music experts and the public, which has been recorded in the book of enduring songs.

Homeyra's marriage to a composer and master violinist, Parviz Yahaghi created other lasting works in Iranian music.

Homeyra performed successful songs on the prestigious program "Golhâye Rangârang"(Persian: گلهای رنگارنگ "Colorful Flowers") which was broadcast on Radio Iran before the revolution, which helped to establish her artistic credibility.

Homeyra then immigrated to California and resumed her artwork with the support of Ahmad Massoud, who worked In the field of music outside of Iran.

[1] For a medical condition, she underwent heart and brain surgery in the United States that miraculously recovered her health.

Homeyra is committed to God and her personal beliefs, and her interest in mystical issues is reflected in her speech, songs, and lifestyle.

[2] Homeyra, with more than half a century of artistic activity, remains one of the few prominent stars of Iranian music.

Jahanbakhsh Pazouki: Homeyra is a single star in the sky of Iranian art whose light has reached all artists.