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Ebi
Ebrahim Hamedi ( fa, اِبراهیم حامدی, also Romanized as "Ebrāhim Hāmedi"; born 1949), better known by his stage name Ebi (Persian: ), is an Iranian pop singer who first started his career in Tehran, gaining fame as part of a band, and later as a solo performer. He moved to Los Angeles in 1977, two years before the 1979 revolution in Iran, and continued his career in exile. He also received the title of Mr Voice of the World at the festival. Over 50 years, Ebi has released close to 200 singles, and over 30 albums. Early life and career Born in Khorramdareh, he is the eldest of six siblings. Inspired by the Beatles, he formed a beat band known as "the Rebels" with Shahram Shabpareh and Siavash Ghomayshi in the mid 60's. He was also a part of the "Sunboys" and "Black cats" bands, before embarking on a career as a solo singer. He left Iran to go on tour in the United States in 1977 prior to the Islamic Revolution of 1979.Wrench, Nigel (21 March 2010"Exiled Irani ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hasrate Parvaz
''Hasrat-e Parvaz'' ( fa, حسرت پرواز, , italic=yes, Begrudging Flight), is a studio album by Iranian singer, Ebi, released in 2006. Track listing References {{DEFAULTSORT:Hasrate Parvaz 2006 albums Ebi albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tasmim
Tasmim ( fa, تصمیم) ( en, Decision), is a critical single by Iranian singer, Ebi, released in 2009, just a few months before the controversial 2009 presidential election. Iranian regime election and Iranian Revolution lyrics In a part of his Tasmim, Ebi critics the election system of the Islamic Republic The term Islamic republic has been used in different ways. Some Muslim religious leaders have used it as the name for a theoretical form of Islamic theocratic government enforcing sharia, or laws compatible with sharia. The term has also been u ...: References {{Reflist 2009 singles Political songs Persian-language songs 2009 songs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shadmehr Aghili
Shadmehr aghili ( fa, شادمهر عقیلی; born 27 January 1973) is an Iranian pop singer, musician, composer, music arranger, producer and song-writer, and formerly an actor. He revitalized music culture post-revolution in Iran, Aghili was born in Tehran, Iran and later emigrated to Canada first, but currently resides in Los Angeles. Biography Career Aghili started early in music and studied piano, guitar and violin, graduated from the Tehran Conservatory of Music. He has worked at the IRIB (the official broadcasting of Iran) for a while. He released his cassette album ''Bahar e Man'' (''My Spring'') in 1997, an instrumental music album where he played piano, guitar and violin. The album ''Fasl e Ashenayi'' (''Season of Acquaintance'') in 1998, was another great effort with a number of collaborations. The follow up ''Mosafer'' (''Traveler'') was also well received by the public. Aghili appeared also on screen with the movie ''Par e Parvaz'' (''Wings to Fly''), a best-seller ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Persia's Got Talent
''Persia's Got Talent'' ( fa, پرشیاز گات تلنت) with acronym PGT is a spin-off of the British talent show ''Got Talent'' aimed at Persian-speaking audiences across the world, mainly in Iran ( also known as "Persia"). It is produced outside Iran and is aired on MBC Persia, part of the Middle East Broadcasting Center, since 31 January 2020. The first season was filmed in Sweden, which is home to a large Persian-speaking population. As in other ''Got Talent'' shows, competitors of Persia's Got Talent perform for judges and audience votes and the winner receives a cash prize. The contest is open to anyone speaking Persian. The show is hosted by commercial model Farzan Athari and actress Tara Grammy. The judges are Iranian pop legend Ebi, well-known singer and Eurovision finalist Arash, well-known actress Mahnaz Afshar, and entertainer Nazanin Nour. In the end of the season, Navid became the champion, YasAmin became the runner-up and Negar came in third. Seasons ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mina Assadi
Mina Assadi ( fa, مینا اسدی; born March 12, 1943) is an Iranian-born poet, author, journalist and songwriter who lives in exile in Stockholm, Sweden. Author She is known for writing about controversial and provocative subjects, especially when she describes the fight against the Iranian government. In 2007 she wrote the poem called "Pimps" (Djakesha). It caused a lot of discussion for being too vulgar. The poem is about those who live in Iran and in exile who have forgotten the struggle. She wrote her debut book, a collection of poems named " Minas Gift" (Armanghane Mina), at the age of 18. Thereafter she worked as a journalist for several well-known Iranian magazines, for example, Kayhan. She has written 14 books in total, the book " Who throws rocks" (Che kasi sang miandazad) attracting the most attention. Songwriter Assadi has also written songs for Iranian singers like Ebi ("Halah"), Dariush ("Zendegi jek basie" and "Ahay javoon"), Hayedeh ("Onkeh jek rosi barajeh m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nematollah Aghasi
Nematollah Azmoodeh ( fa, نعمتالله آزموده; 7 July 1939 – 11 November 2005), better known as Nematollah Aghasi (), and better known as Aghasi (Persian: or ), was an Iranian singer and songwriter. He was one of the most notable pre-Revolution singers. oldest daughter mahsa aghasi azmoodeh Early life Aghasi was born on 21 July 1939 in Ahvaz. He was interested in sports and was active in the Taj Club of Ahvaz. As a young man, he began to read music. His songs include ("Amane" ) and ("Labeh kaaroon" ). After his successful performances in Laleh-Zar, he was the first Laleh-Zari singer to have his voice broadcast on Iranian National Radio and Television. Cinematic activity Aghasi also worked as a film actor. He was invited to working in cinema by Manouchehr Nozari. He has recorded ten films throughout his career. ''Film Actor'' * (1977) * (1977) * (1975) * (1974) * (1973) * (1972) * (1972) * (1971) * (1971) * (1970) Music department * (singer) * (s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fereydoun Farrokhzad
Fereydoun Farrokhzad ( fa, فریدون فرخزاد; October 7, 1938 – August 3, 1992) was an Iranian showman, host, poet, actor, political activist, singer, humanitarian, and writer. He is best known for his television variety show ''The Silver Carnation'' which introduced many artists such as Ebi, Leila Forouhar, Shohreh, Sattar and many more. Farrokhzad was forced into exile after the Islamic Revolution in 1979. After relocating to Germany, he was the victim of a murder widely believed to be set up by the Islamic Republic government as part of the chain murders. Early life and career Fereydoun Farrokhzad was born in Tehran, to career military officer Colonel Mohammad Bagher Farrokhzad (originally from Tafresh) and his wife Touran Vaziri-Tabar. He was the fourth of seven children ( Pooran, Amir (Masoud), Forough, Fereydoun, Gloria, Mehrdad, and Mehran). After graduating from high school he went to Germany and Austria for his post-secondary education. He received hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Farhad Mehrad
Farhad Mehrad (20 January 1944 – 31 August 2002), commonly known as Farhad, was an Iranian pop, rock, and folk singer, songwriter, guitarist and pianist, who released the first English rock and roll album in Iran. He rose to prominence among Iranian rock, folk and pop musicians before the Islamic Revolution in 1979, but after the revolution, he was banned from singing for several years in Iran. His first concert after the Islamic Revolution was held in 1993. To this day, he is considered one of the most influential and respected contemporary Iranian singers. He was also the first singer of the popular band Black Cats. Farhad is most well known for his song Jomeh (Friday) for the film '' Khodahafez Rafigh'' in 1971. Despite all the rumors about it being a political song written by Shahyar Ghanbari who denied these Allegations on Tapesh TVs "Uncut" Show. Early life Farhad was born on 20 January 1944 in Tehran, Iran. His father was Reza Mehrad, an Iranian diplomat who wor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Siavash Ghomayshi
Siavash Ghomayshi ( fa, سیاوش قمیشی; born 11 June 1945, Ahvaz) is an Iranian musician, singer and song writer. Siavash studied music in London where he got his master's degree. He left Iran in 1978 and now lives in Los Angeles. Over the past four decades, he composed songs for artists like Ebi, Moein, Googoosh, Aref, Mansour, Leila Forouhar, Shohreh Solati and others. Biography Siavash Ghomayshi was born in Ahvaz, Iran on 11 June 1945. He started his career as a composer when he was just 12. Siavash holds a master's degree in classical jazz from Royal Society of Arts in London, England, where he majored in pop music. He worked with some popular bands in England such as the Avengers and the Insects as lead guitarist and lead singer. When he returned to Iran at the age of 25, he started his career mainly as a composer. Ghomayshi has created numerous melodies and lyrics for famous Persian artists. Ghomayshi wrote his first song, called "Ghayeghran" ("Boatman") for Zia w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arash (singer)
Arash Labbaf ( fa, آرش لباف, ; born 23 April 1977) is an Iranian-Swedish singer, entertainer, and producer. He represented Azerbaijan along with Aysel in the Eurovision Song Contest 2009, finishing third with the song " Always". He is also one of the judges of ''Persia's Got Talent'', a Persian franchise of the British talent show ''Got Talent''. Early life Arash Labbaf was born in Tehran, Iran. He and his parents lived near Mellat Park. At age ten, he and his family moved to Sweden, where he still resides. In an interview with BBC Persian Television, he has mentioned that his mother and father are from the Iranian cities of Shiraz and Isfahan, respectively. Arash Labbaf has stated in his interviews that he is interested in association football, accordingly, he released songs about association football. Also, in an interview with Deutsche Welle, Arash stated that he had been interested in singing since childhood and he even formed an informal band with his frien ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caltex Records
Caltex Records ( fa, کلتکس رکوردز) is a record label based in Los Angeles, California. It was founded in 1980 by Iranian American immigrant Mehrdad Pakravan. The label focuses on Iranian music. In 1994, the label represented 75% of Persian musical artists in the world in part due to the exodus of musicians from Iran after the government banned popular music. Notable artists Artists and bands who have recorded with Caltex Records include: * Andranik Madadian * Andy & Kouros * Aref Arefkia * Artashes Avetyan * Bijan Mortazavi * Black Cats * Dariush Eghbali * Delkash * Ebi * Faramarz Aslani * Fereydoun Farrokhzad * Gholam-Hossein Banan * Googoosh * Hassan Sattar * Hayedeh * Homeyra * Kourosh Yaghmaei * Leila Forouhar * Mahasti * Mansour * Marzieh * Moein * Morteza Barjesteh * Pyruz * Shahram Shabpareh * Shahrum Kashani * Shakila * Shohreh Solati * Siavash Ghomayshi * Siavash Shams * Susan Roshan * Viguen See also * List of record labels File:Alvinoreyguitarboogi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Taraneh Records
Taraneh Records ( fa, شرکت ترانه) is a record label based in Reseda, California. The label focuses on Iranian music. Taraneh Enterprises, Inc. (dba: Taraneh Records) is a major manufacturer and distributor of Persian Media (DVD, CD, VHS) in the United States. Taraneh Enterprises, Inc. has a large selection of old and new Iranian music CDs and movies on DVDs. Notable artists Artists and bands who have recorded with Taraneh Enterprises, Inc include: *Andranik Madadian *Andy & Kouros *Aref Arefkia *Bijan Mortazavi * Black Cats *Dariush Eghbali *Delkash * Ebi * Emad Ahmadi * Emad Ram * Faramarz Aslani * Fereydoon Forooghi *Fereydoun Farrokhzad *Gholam-Hossein Banan *Hassan Sattar *Hayedeh *Homeyra *Leila Forouhar * Mansour *Martik * Marzieh *Maziar *Mahasti *Moein *Morteza Barjesteh * Omid Soltani *Pyruz *Pouya Jalili Pour *Shahram Shabpareh *Shahrum Kashani *Shohreh Solati *Siavash Ghomayshi *Siavash Shams * Susan Roshan *Viguen See also * List of record labels File:Alvi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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