Abdolhossein Mokhtabad ( fa, سید عبدالحسین مختاباد, born 21 March 1966) is an Iranian singer and composer of

Persian traditional music Persian traditional music or Iranian traditional music, also known as Persian classical music or Iranian classical music, refers to the classical music of Iran (also known as ''Persia''). It consists of characteristics developed through the coun ...

. He is a Gold Medal Winner of Global Music Awards 2020 and Silver Medal Winner in2022..

Career

Mokhtabad’s works are in the classical Persian style of

Radif Radif ( fa, ردیف, meaning ''order'') is a rule in Persian, Turkic, and Urdu poetry which states that, in the form of poetry known as a ghazal, the second line of all the couplets (''s'' or ''shers'') ''must'' end with the ''same'' word/s. Th ...

. He is also a player of the

santur The santur (also ''santūr'', ''santour'', ''santoor'') ( fa, سنتور), is a hammered dulcimer of Iranian origins.--- Rashid, Subhi Anwar (1989). ''Al-ʼĀlāt al-musīqīyya al-muṣāhiba lil-Maqām al-ʻIrāqī''. Baghdad: Matbaʻat al-ʻU ...

setar A setar ( fa, سه‌تار, ) is a stringed instrument, a type of lute used in Persian traditional music, played solo or accompanying voice. It is a member of the tanbur family of long-necked lutes with a range of more than two and a half octa ...

tonbak The ''tombak'' ( Persian: تمبک), ''tonbak'' (تنبک), or ''zarb'' (ضَرب) is an Iranian goblet drum. It is considered the principal percussion instrument of Persian music. The tombak is normally positioned diagonally across the torso ...

, and piano. After performing several concerts in Iran, and in countries abroad such as Greece, France, Netherlands, Switzerland, the UK, Sweden, Italy, Spain, Austria, Malaysia, Algeria, Oman, Canada, and the United States, he produced a variety of albums. Mokhtabad left Iran in 1998 to study Western

classical music Classical music generally refers to the art music of the Western world, considered to be distinct from Western folk music or popular music traditions. It is sometimes distinguished as Western classical music, as the term "classical music" also ...

. After two years of studying for his B.A. at the

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, he later went on to pursue his M.A. and doctorate degrees at

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. Mokhtabad completed his Ph.D. in Western Composition and Ethnomusicology under Professor Stanley Glasser and Professor John Baily at

in 2008. Mokhtabad currently resides in

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 popul ...

Education

*2008:

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in Music, Goldsmiths, University of London *1984–89:

Tehran University The University of Tehran (Tehran University or UT, fa, دانشگاه تهران) is the most prominent university located in Tehran, Iran. Based on its historical, socio-cultural, and political pedigree, as well as its research and teaching pro ...

B.A, Sociology *1980–84: 29th of Aban High school, Sari, Iran Diploma,

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* 1984–93: Vocal training and mastery of the Iranian 12 Modal suites with Ostad Karim Saleh Azimi (Iranian Radio Music Department) * 1988–91: Learn Setar at School of Music of the Art Organization for Islamic Culture * 1984–86: Learn santur & Tombak * Art Center of Organization for Islamic Culture

Experience

*1997-8 Member of the Music Council *2014 Dean of College of Art & Architecture of Islamic Azad University Central Tehran Branch *2013 Member of Tehran City Council (Elected by People of Tehran *2007 Member of Board of Directors of Iranian Music Association * 2006-8 The cultural and artistic adviser of President of Iranian Technical & Vocational Training Organization (TVTO) * 2005-7 The Cultural and Music Adviser and Head of Regional music in IRIB * 2005 Lecturer in Music Department of Iranian Radio and Television Organization * 1998 Lecturer The College of Iranian Radio and Television Organization (On leave with fellowship to pursue graduate study) * 1997-8 Member of the Music Council Iranian Radio and Television Organization * 1996-7 Director, SarV Cultural Center, Municipality 6 of the Tehran Metropolis * 1996–97 Member of Music Council of UNESCO in Iran Lofti mokhtabad

Professional Work

Tapes & CDs: (Albums and Singles) * ''Siah Mashgh'' - Collection of Iranian traditional songs, 2016 * ''Sayeh Doost'' - Composition and vocal performance, CD & Cassette, 2012 * ''Mah e Majles'' - Composition and vocal performance, CD & Cassette, 2007 * ''Sepid o Siyahí -'' Collection of songs, vocal performance, CD & Cassette, 2006 * ''Behesht e Man -'' Composition and vocal performance, CD & Cassette * ''Rangin Kaman e Eshgh -'' Vocal performance and song, CD & Cassette * ''Ghasedak'' - Vocal performance and song, CD & Cassette, 2002 * ''Ghoghay-e Jan'' - Vocal performance and song, CD & Cassette, 1998 * ''Hamnava'' - Vocal performance and song, 1998 * ''Naz -o Niyaz'' - Composition and vocal performance 1998 * ''Zouragh-e Mahtab -'' Collection of songs, CD & Cassette, 1997 * ''Saqi-e Rezvan'' - Collection of songs, CD & Cassette, 1997 * ''Dagh-e Tanhaee'' - Vocal performance and song, Cassette, 1996 * ''Boy-e Gol'' - Composition, Vocal performance and song, 1995 * ''Shekveh'' - Composition, Vocal performance and song, CD & Cassette, 1995 * ''Safar-e Eshq -'' Vocal performance and song, CD & Cassette, 1994 * ''Tamana-ye Vesal'' - Composition, Vocal performance and song, CD & Cassette, 1993

Performances

*2018 Tehran Vahdat Hall, Nobang e Mehr big band, accompanied voice Saba Mokhtabad *2017 Sari Rasool Hosseini Stadium (Folklore Band) *2017 Tehran Milaad, with Roodaki big band (2 nights) *2016 Tehran Milaad Hall, with Roodaki big band ( 2 nights) *2015 Tehran Milaad Hall, with Roodaki big band ( 3 nights) *2014 Japan, Tokyo, for Nowrooz Celebration *2014 Russia, Moscow, Kazan (Tataristan) *2013 Turkey, Konya City, Arus Celebration, on the Path of Mevlana *2013 France (Paris) and Italy (Rom), Rudaki Orchestra, for Nowruz Celebration *2012 Iran, Sari, Rudaki Orchestra, for Behshar City's Flooding Victims *2012 Kazakhstan (Astana, Symphonic Orchestra of Kazakhstan) *2011 USA (Houston, Los Angelis) *2011 Canada (Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto) *2010 Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur & Johor Bahru) *2010 US (LA, San-Francisco) *2010 Canada (Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal) *2010 Tehran (Milaad Hull) *2010 Azerbaijan (Baku) *2010 Italy (Rome, Milan) *2009 Spain (Madrid), Austria (Vienna), and Iranian Symphonic Orchestra at Vahdat Hall *2008 Kuwait (Qurain Music Festival), Tehran Vahdat Hual *2007 Kuwait, Algeria, Tehran (Saad Abaad Palace and Fajr Music Festival) *2006 Concert, London, Paris (in UNESCO), Turkey (Rumi Festival) and Moscow *2005 Concert, London, *2004 Concert, Tehran (Fajr Festival) *2003 Concert, London, Tehran, Isfahan *2002 Concert,

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, London *2001 Concert, Gothenburg *2001 Concert, Vienna, *2001 Concert, Royal festival Hall London *2000 Concert and presentation, Durham, England *2000 Concert, Manchester, England *2000 Concert, Iran, Rudaki Hall *2000 Concert, U.S.A. Texas. *1999 Concert, Ottawa, and Toronto, Canada *1998 Concert, Burns, Switzerland *1998 Concert, Amsterdam and The Hague, the Netherlands *1998 Concert, Paris for UNESCO, France *1997 Concert, Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto, Canada *1997 Concert, Leeds, London and Oxford, England *1996 Concert, Dubai, UAE *1996 Concert, Muscat, Oman *1995 Concert, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan *1995 Concert, Dushanbe, Tajikistan *1994 Concert, Vienna, Austria *1994 Concert, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia *1993 Concert, Thessalonica and Athens, Greece *1992-00 More than 30 concerts in Tehran and other Iranian cities

Essays and workshops

*2000 Essay, "History of the Persian Popular Music"
Encyclopaedia of the Popular Music of the World
The Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd. *Book , Iranian Contemporary Art Music 2020 Gooya Publication 2022 "Book" "Postmodern Music/ Postmodern Thought, Edited by Judy Luchhead & Joseph Auner, Translate to Farsi by Abdolhossein Mokhtabab, Gooya Publication, Tehran,Iran.

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1966 births Living people Persian classical musicians Islamic Azad University, Central Tehran Branch faculty Tehran Councillors 2013–2017 People from Sari, Iran {{DEFAULTSORT:Mokhtabad, Abdolhossein