Ardavan Kamkar, born in 1968 in Sanandaj, Iran, is a santoor player and member of the Kurdish Iranian musical family group, The Kamkars. Ardavan Kamkar began his career as part of this ensemble, whose members are known for their contributions to traditional Kurdish music and classical Iranian pieces. The Kamkars gained international recognition with performances at significant events, including the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize ceremony honoring Shirin Ebadi. Ardavan Kamkar's solo work includes albums such as Mahi Baraye Sale No (2009), Darya (The Sea) (2015), and the EP Concertino for Santour and Orchestra (2015). The group returned to the stage in January 2024 with a concert titled Living Fire at Tehran's Espinas Hall.
