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

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. He was interested in sports and was active in the Taj Club of

. 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) * (singer) * (singer) * (singer) * (singer) * (singer)

Last Aghasi concert

Two years before his death, Nematollah Aghasi was allowed to return to the Pars Theater in Laleh-Zar, where he began his artistic career, for the first time since the Revolution. The event was so welcomed that the city closed the street in celebration.

Death

He died of a stroke at his home in

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, and he was buried in

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Albums

* (ننه نعمت) * (خیلی ممنون) * (آمنه) * (مطرب پیر) * (ایوالله) * (میخوام برم به اهواز) * (آغاسی) * (هدیه می کند)

Discography

Single Songs

* ''Afsaneh'' * ''Akharin Negah'' * ''Ashti'' * ''Bia Barimesh'' * ''Del Shodeh Yek Kaseh Khoon'' * ''Dokhtare in Shahr'' * ''Ghaliche'' * ''Gol Nesar'' * ''Meyhana Iraqi'' * ''Nazi Nazi'' * ''Sar Pol Dezfil'' * ''Shir Ali Mardoon'' * ''Vavaeyla Leili'' * ''Dokhtareh Abadani'' * ''Dokhtre Bala'' * ''Delgir'' * ''Rosva'' * ''Rooze Jomeh'' * ''Shab Cheragh'' * ''Shab Karoon''

Re-performing his songs by other artists

''Vaveyla Leyli'' was one of the songs played on Iranian Voice and television. A cover of this song was also released in 2012 by

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Joint concert with Andy in America

Andranik Madadian 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 immi ...

and Nematollah Aghasi once performed Ameneh in a joint US concert

Gallery

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References

External links

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