SALAR ANSARI & IAN FINK
PASSED OUT ON A PERSIAN RUG
05.31.2026
Salar Ansari is an Iranian multidisciplinary musician, DJ, producer, and recording engineer based in Detroit. His solo and ensemble works have earned him local and international recognition with live performances including MUTEK Montréal 25th Anniversary Closing and the Movement Music Festival's Detroit Stage. Ansari directs Detroit's Feeder Loft recording studio, runs the label Passed Out On A Persian Rug, and is a co-founder of Dubai's Analog Room—building platforms that connect underground dance music, jazz, and cultural storytelling with purpose and momentum.
Settling in Detroit, Ansari became a sought-after collaborator due to his deep understanding of sound engineering, working with some of the city's finest artists. His productions earned him the 2021 Detroit Music Award for Best Electronic Album. Co-founding Feeder-Loft Studio with Luis Resto, he nurtures the next generation of electronic music talent.
He also shares his expertise through workshops at institutions like the Interlochen Arts Academy and the University of Michigan. From global performances to credits on seminal record labels like Blue Note Records, Ansari's career reflects a dedication to pushing creative boundaries while staying true to underground roots.
Tammy Lakkis, Salar Ansari
07.24.2026