Sadegh Nojouki ( fa, صادق نوجوکی; born February 11, 1950 in
Tehran
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) is a famous
Iran
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ian musician, composer, arranger, and pianist of
Persian classical and
pop music
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. He is credited for the use of string orchestra and piano for first time in Iranian pop music. He currently resides in
Los Angeles
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,
United States
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.
He composed and arranged many songs for popular Iranian pop singers including
Hayedeh
Ma'soumeh Dadehbala ( fa, معصومه ددهبالا; 10 April 1942 – 20 January 1990), known professionally as Hayedeh ( fa, هایده), was an Iranian singer with a contralto vocal range. Known for her wide range of voice, her career span ...
,
Sattar,
Homeyra
)
, alias = Homeyra, Homayra, Homeira
, birth_date =
, birth_place = Tehran, Imperial Iran
, origin =
, genre = Persian traditional music, Fusion music, Pop music
, occupation = Singer
, ...
,
Mahasti,
Moein
Moeen or Moein or Moien is a given name and surname. It is a Quranic name which means: helper, supporter, or provider of refuge.
Notable persons with the name include:
Persons with the given name
* Moein (singer) (born 1951), Iranian singer
* ...
,
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. 243][Sadegh Nojouki, History of Persian Pop Music, Middle East Music, Chang Pub, p. 242]
References
Sadegh NojoukiSadegh Nojouki's Compositions
1950 births
Living people
Iranian composers
Iranian songwriters
People from Tehran
Iranian emigrants to the United States
Iranian music arrangers
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