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born in Iran, living in Paris. Darya Dadvar, whose first name means “sea,” describes herself thus: “I see myself as a drop of water that wi… read moreborn in Iran, living in Paris. Darya Dadvar, whose first name means “sea,” describes herself thus: “I see myself as a drop of water that will perhaps, one day, reach the sea.” Originally an opera singer, Darya grew up in an artistic envi… read moreborn in Iran, living in Paris. Darya Dadvar, whose first name means “sea,” describes herself thus: “I see myself as a drop of water that will perhaps, one day, reach the sea.” Originally an opera singer, Darya grew up in an artistic environment in Iran. Her mother is a singer and director of Mari… read more -
Ahmad Pejman
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Born in 1937 (Lar, Iran), he began music by taking violin lessons with Heshmat Sanjari and theory of composition with Hossein Nasehi. He … read moreBorn in 1937 (Lar, Iran), he began music by taking violin lessons with Heshmat Sanjari and theory of composition with Hossein Nasehi. He continued his studies in composition with Alfred Uhl, Thomas Christian David & Hans Jeline… read moreBorn in 1937 (Lar, Iran), he began music by taking violin lessons with Heshmat Sanjari and theory of composition with Hossein Nasehi. He continued his studies in composition with Alfred Uhl, Thomas Christian David & Hans Jelineck in Vienna Conservatory of Music. Pejman later attended th… read more -
Barad
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Barad is an Iranian rock band based in Tehran, Iran. Like many other Iranian rock bands, the group debuted in the wake of president Khatami… read moreBarad is an Iranian rock band based in Tehran, Iran. Like many other Iranian rock bands, the group debuted in the wake of president Khatami's relaxed stance on cultural policies in Iran in the late 1990s. The band was signed to Herm… read moreBarad is an Iranian rock band based in Tehran, Iran. Like many other Iranian rock bands, the group debuted in the wake of president Khatami's relaxed stance on cultural policies in Iran in the late 1990s. The band was signed to Hermes Records, but is no longer active due to departure of some… read more -
Khosro Shakibaei
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Khosrow Shakibā'í (March 27, 1944, Tehran, Iran — July 18, 2008, Tehran) (Persian: خسرو شکیبایی) was a celebrated Iranian stage and c… read moreKhosrow Shakibā'í (March 27, 1944, Tehran, Iran — July 18, 2008, Tehran) (Persian: خسرو شکیبایی) was a celebrated Iranian stage and cinema actor. He ranks amongst the most accomplished of actors of his generation. Khosrow Shakibai … read moreKhosrow Shakibā'í (March 27, 1944, Tehran, Iran — July 18, 2008, Tehran) (Persian: خسرو شکیبایی) was a celebrated Iranian stage and cinema actor. He ranks amongst the most accomplished of actors of his generation. Khosrow Shakibai was born to Colonel Ahmad Shakibāi and Ms Farideh Khātami. H… read more -
Abjeez
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abjee (aab.gee) Persian slang for sister … and that’s just what they are - Safoura and Melody Safavi. Backed by a colorful crew of mu… read moreabjee (aab.gee) Persian slang for sister … and that’s just what they are - Safoura and Melody Safavi. Backed by a colorful crew of musicians, the two abjee’s present their own original brand of Persian world pop! Their lyrics, ofte… read moreabjee (aab.gee) Persian slang for sister … and that’s just what they are - Safoura and Melody Safavi. Backed by a colorful crew of musicians, the two abjee’s present their own original brand of Persian world pop! Their lyrics, often humorous and sometimes rebellious, are written in Persian,… read more -
Hamavayan Ensemble
925 listeners
Led by Iranian master instrumentalist and composer Hossein Alizâdeh, the Hamavayan Ensemble was formed in 1370 S.H. (1991 C.E.) in Iran, as… read moreLed by Iranian master instrumentalist and composer Hossein Alizâdeh, the Hamavayan Ensemble was formed in 1370 S.H. (1991 C.E.) in Iran, as the primary research and performance source of Iranian choral music. Since then, it has been comp… read moreLed by Iranian master instrumentalist and composer Hossein Alizâdeh, the Hamavayan Ensemble was formed in 1370 S.H. (1991 C.E.) in Iran, as the primary research and performance source of Iranian choral music. Since then, it has been comprised of many different instrumentalists and vocalists, acco… read more -
Peter Soleimanipour
932 listeners
Born in Teheran, 1968. His father was an architect and inspired him with lots of thoughts and activities. Although born into a non-musical … read moreBorn in Teheran, 1968. His father was an architect and inspired him with lots of thoughts and activities. Although born into a non-musical family, Peter found his deep interest in music from the records his mother had collected from a va… read moreBorn in Teheran, 1968. His father was an architect and inspired him with lots of thoughts and activities. Although born into a non-musical family, Peter found his deep interest in music from the records his mother had collected from a variety of styles and cultures. He eventually began to play mu… read more -
Ajam Band
369 listeners
'Ajam is a London based band that was formed formally in early 2010 as an off-shoot project from the 'Simorgh' group. Despit… read more'Ajam is a London based band that was formed formally in early 2010 as an off-shoot project from the 'Simorgh' group. Despite 'ajam's recent formation the main members of the group have been playing music togethe… read more'Ajam is a London based band that was formed formally in early 2010 as an off-shoot project from the 'Simorgh' group. Despite 'ajam's recent formation the main members of the group have been playing music together since 2004.Their music draws influence from various everyd… read more -
O-Hum
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Eendo
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