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Mahasti High School
Eftekhar Dadehbala), and others Eftekhar ( fa, افتخار). ( fa, افتخار ددهبالا; 16 November 1946 – 25 June 2007), known by her stage name Mahasti ( fa, مهستی), was an Iranian singer of Persian classical, folk, and pop music with a mezzo-soprano vocal range. She was active for more than four decades. Early life and career Khadijeh (Eftekhar) Dadehbala was born on 16 November 1946, in Tehran, Iran. She was the younger sister of Iranian singer Hayedeh. Their parents later divorced and married other people. Mahasti started her career on the Persian traditional music radio program " Gol hâ ye Rangârang" ( fa, گلهای رنگارنگ "Colorful Flowers") in 1963, with the song "Ân ke Delam Râ Borde Khodâyâ" ( fa, آنكه دلم را برده خدایا) composed and arranged by maestro Parviz Yahaghi with lyrics by Bijan Taraghi. In the beginning, Mahasti's family was reluctant to allow her to pursue a career in entertainment because it was no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tehran
Tehran (; fa, تهران ) is the largest city in Tehran Province and the capital of Iran. With a population of around 9 million in the city and around 16 million in the larger metropolitan area of Greater Tehran, Tehran is the most populous city in Iran and Western Asia, and has the second-largest metropolitan area in the Middle East, after Cairo. It is ranked 24th in the world by metropolitan area population. In the Classical era, part of the territory of present-day Tehran was occupied by Rhages, a prominent Median city destroyed in the medieval Arab, Turkic, and Mongol invasions. Modern Ray is an urban area absorbed into the metropolitan area of Greater Tehran. Tehran was first chosen as the capital of Iran by Agha Mohammad Khan of the Qajar dynasty in 1786, because of its proximity to Iran's territories in the Caucasus, then separated from Iran in the Russo-Iranian Wars, to avoid the vying factions of the previously ruling Iranian dynasties. The capital has been ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Persian Broadcasting Company
The Persian Broadcasting Company (also known as Tapesh طپش or Tapesh Media, LLC; Persian: تپش; English: "heartbeat") was a Persian-language television company based in the United States, launched in October 1989. It was founded by Alireza Amirghassemi and Masoud Jamali, consists of two channels, Tapesh 1 and Tapesh 2; a magazine; and a record company. The Persian Broadcasting Company network was closed in 2009; then reopened under the name PBC Tapesh. About Programming consists of news and talk shows, music concerts, sitcoms, movies, variety shows, sports, entertainment, mini-series, drama, music videos, red carpet events and children's programs. The 24-hour television broadcasts broadcast and produced entertainment, music and sports programs, and were available on the five continents through the satellite and in the United States and Australia via cable. Farsi T2 languages, which are dedicated exclusively to music videos, have a common threading network. It is broadcast ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andy (singer)
Andranik Madadian ( fa, آندرانیک مددیان, hy, Անդրանիկ Մադադյան; born April 22, 1958), better known by his stage name, Andy ( fa, اندی, hy, Անդի) is an Iranian-Armenian singer-songwriter and actor. He immigrated to United States and currently lives in Los Angeles. He sings in several languages such as Persian, Armenian and English. Career Duo in Andy and Kouros Andy first gained recognition when he joined Kouros Shahmiri and they formed the successful duo Andy & Kouros, going on to release 4 albums together: ''Khastegary'' (1985), ''Parvaz'' (1987), the hugely successful album ''Balla'' (1990), and ''Goodbye'' (1991). The two split in 1992, with both Andy and Kouros going on to have successful individual solo careers. The two reunited several times after that point. In 2002 and 2004, they performed together for a sold-out audience in San Jose, California. In 2009, Andy & Kouros they went on an international tour together in the Iranian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martik
Martik Qarah Khanian ( fa, مارتیک قرهخانیان; born 17 July 1949), known mononymously as Martik (Armenian: Մարտիկ), is an Iranian Armenian singer and songwriter. Discography Studio albums * ''Martik 1'' 1977 Avang * ''Toro Yadam Nemireh'', 1983 OF-OZ Records * ''ABGD…(Sirelis)'', 1984 (Armenian Album) * ''Refaghat'', 1986 Taraneh Enterprises Inc * ''Parandeh'', 1987 Taraneh Enterprises Inc * ''Niloofar(Setareh)'', 1989 Taraneh Enterprises Inc * ''Khab'', 1990 Taraneh Enterprises Inc * ''Harir'', 1991 Taraneh Enterprises Inc * ''Bahaar'', 1992 Caltex Records * ''Mehmoon (with Shohreh)'', 1993 Caltex Records * ''Sadaf Va Sang'', 1993 Taraneh Enterprises Inc * ''Hoosa'', 1995 Taraneh Enterprises Inc (Armenian Album) * ''Navaye Eshgh'', 1996 Nava Entertainment * ''Atreh Lahzeha'', 1997 Taraneh Enterprises Inc * ''Ba Shoma'', 2002 Caltex Records * ''Sayehneshin'', 2015 Sole Records Single * Pastime Paradise 1976 * Sha'er 1976 (Ft. Googoosh) * Adam O Havva ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shohreh (singer)
Fatemeh Solati Nayebi ( fa, فاطمه صولتی نایبی), better known by her stage name Shohreh ( fa, شهره), is an Iranian singer. Since the Islamic Revolution in Iran, she has continued her music career in exile. Biography Shohreh Solati born on January 4, 1959, in Tehran to a well-to-do family of artists and entertainers, Shohreh developed an interest in music early on – singing at seven years of age. She later went on to study at the ''Tehran Conservatory of Music'', where she received training in singing and the clarinet. Her first album titled ''Dokhtar-e-Mashreghi'' (Persian for "Eastern Girl") was successful, garnering some notability. Magazines directed toward the youth of Iran in the 1970s also gave exposure to the singer. Shortly before the Revolution in 1979, Shohreh left Iran to perform in a series of concerts in the United States and, due to restrictions imposed on entertainers by the new leadership, she was not able to return. So for the time being, s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moein (singer)
Nasrollah Moein ( fa, نصرالله معین), more commonly known as Moein ( fa, معین, ), is an Iranian singer. Moein was born in Najafabad, a city in Isfahan Province of Iran. He began his artistic caree as a radio singer and released several albums before ''Miparastam'' in 1983, which was his first album to be widely noticed in Iran. The name of this album was ''Ghazal''. In recent years, Moein has become widely acclaimed in Iran and he has played concerts all around the globe. He is referred to as "Javdan Sedaye Eshgh," which translates to "The Eternal Voice of Love". He has two daughters, Paricheh and Setareh. Discography Studio albums * ''Miparastam'' (1983) * ''Arezo'' (1984) * ''Havas'' (1985) * ''Kabeh'' (1986) * ''Golhaye Ghorbat'' (With Hayedeh) (1987) * ''Safar'' (1987) * ''Bi Bi Gol'' (1988) * ''Sobhet Bekheir Azizam'' (1989) * ''Isfahan'' (With Faezeh) (1990) * ''Be To Miandisham'' (1991) * ''Namaz'' (1992) * ''Khatereh 7'' (With Shohreh) (1992) * ''Tava ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hooshmand Aghili
Hooshmand Aghili ( fa, هوشمند عقیلی ) is a prominent Iranian peoples, Iranian singer, best known for his song ''Farda To Miaei'' (sometimes spelled ''Farda to Miayee''). Aghili served as one of ten Honorary Judges of the 2005 contest ''The Search for the Star Musician of Iran'', held to identify gifted amateur vocalists and musicians performing Persian traditional music and Iranian folk music. Following the death of Iranian singer Hayedeh, Aghili performed Hayedeh's ''Sarab'' as a tribute. Biography Discography Studio albums * ''Faal – EP'' 1992 Pars Video * ''Jamal e Janan'' 2007 Pars Video * ''Yar – Persian Music'' 1997 Caltex Records * ''Che Khabar Az Iran'' 1990 Pars Video * ''Live in Concert'' 2001 Pars Video * ''Dokhtarekeh Faal Been'' 1998 Pars Video * ''Darya – Persian Music'' 1989 Caltex Records * ''Yar'' 1998 Caltex Records * ''Eshghe Sharghi (Persian Music)'' 1997 Caltex Records References 1937 births Living people People from Abadeh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sadegh Nojouki
Sadegh Nojouki ( fa, صادق نوجوکی; born February 11, 1950 in Tehran) is a famous Iranian musician, composer, arranger, and pianist of Persian classical and pop music. He is credited for the use of string orchestra and piano for first time in Iranian pop music. He currently resides in Los Angeles, United States. He composed and arranged many songs for popular Iranian pop singers including Hayedeh, Sattar, Homeyra, Mahasti, Moein, Dariush, Omid, Martik, Vigen, Ebi, Shohreh, Leyla Forouhar, Googoosh Faegheh Atashin ( fa, فائقه آتشین; born 5 May 1950), known professionally as Googoosh ( fa, گوگوش, ), is an Iranian singer and former actress. One of the most popular and prolific entertainers in Iran, her career has spanned over ..., Morteza, etc.Sadegh Nojouki, History of Persian Pop Music, Middle East Music, Chang Pub, p. 243Sadegh Nojouki, History of Persian Pop Music, Middle East Music, Chang Pub, p. 242 References Sadegh NojoukiSadegh Nojouki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ebi (singer)
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 Iran ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Homeyra
) , alias = Homeyra, Homayra, Homeira , birth_date = , birth_place = Tehran, Imperial Iran , origin = , genre = Persian traditional music, Fusion music, Pop music , occupation = Singer , instrument = Vocals , years_active = 1965–present , label = Taraneh Records, Caltex Records, Pars Video, Avang Records , associated_acts = , website = , module = Parvaneh Amir-Afshari ( fa, پروانه اميرافشاری; born March 17, 1945), better known by her stage name Homeyra (), is an Iranian singer. She is a veteran celebrity of golden age for Iranian music. According to her teacher, Ali Tajvidi her voice is from alto to soprano. Homeyra, with more than half a century of artistic activity, has a legendary popularity among the Iranian people. Early life Parvaneh Amir-Afshari was born on March 17, 1945, to an aristocratic Iranian family in Tehran, Iran. Her family is from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shahram Solati
Shahram ( persian, شهرام) is a masculine Persian given name. The name is made of two parts, 'shah' meaning king and 'ram' meaning doe (female deer). The meaning behind a "king of female deer" implies a benevolent ruler who cares for their subjects. List of people with the given name Shahram * Shahram Amiri (1978–2016), Iranian nuclear scientist * Shahrum Kashani, Iranian singer * Shahram Mahmoudi (born 1988), Iranian volleyball player * Shahram Nazeri, Iranian singer * Shahram Shabpareh, Iranian singer * Shahram Taghavi Shahram Taghavi is a barrister practising in the United Kingdom. He is a specialist in Judicial Review, Human Rights, Immigration and EU law. He was called to the England & Wales bar in 1994. He is a partner at Article 1, a law firm specialising ..., barrister {{given name Persian masculine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leila Forouhar
Leila Forouhar ( fa, لیلا فروهر, ''Leilâ Foruhar'') (born 23 February 1959) is an Iranian pop and classical singer. She was a child star, acting from the age of 3. She relocated to next door Turkey in 1986, then to Paris, before emigrating to Los Angeles in 1988. Career Leila is the daughter of the late Iranian actor Jahangir Forouhar. As a child she acted in movies in minor roles, receiving recognition for her part in ''Soltane Ghalbha'' (''King of Hearts''). As a teenager she began modeling for fashion magazines. She continued to act in movies and has featured in over 47 films, including ''Ezteraab'', ''Four Sisters'' and ''The Thirsty Ones''. Move to France War with neighboring Iraq had a negative impact on the Iranian movie and music industry. The Forouhar family stayed in Tehran until deciding to emigrate from the country. Move to the United States In 1988 Forouhar and her family moved to the United States. Leila's songs are popular in countries including Iran, A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
