When she finished, she stood in silence for a long moment. Then, for the first time, she smiled not the sad smile of someone remembering, but the full, luminous smile of someone ready to let go. That night, Humaira’s house was quiet. The next morning, her balcony was empty. Born as Parvaneh Amir-Afshari, but known across the Persian-speaking world by her stage name Homeyra, she is one of most iconic and beloved vocalists. Her voice, steeped in emotion, has carried the soul of a generation through exile, love, heartbreak, and resilience.