Katayoun is a longtime collector, radio host, and DJ whose work focuses on preserving the musical heritage and cultural narratives of Iran’s pre-1979 vinyl era and the recording history of the Iranian diaspora, particularly the Tehrangeles scene from the 1980s to the 2000s. As an archivist, she carries an expansive collection of Iranian vinyl, cassettes, and CDs. She hosts the outsider's show Sonic Imaginaries at Kiosk Radio.