Abdolvahab Shahidi (Persian: عبدالوهاب شهيدی; 23 September 1922 – 10 May 2021) was an Iranian barbat player, singer and composer in the classical style.[1] He is noted as one of the contemporary pioneers of Persian music by BBC Persian.[2]
Abdolvahab Shahidi | |
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Background information | |
Born | Meymeh, Isfahan, Iran | 23 September 1922
Died | 10 May 2021 Tehran, Iran | (aged 98)
Genres | Persian classical music |
Occupation | Musician |
Years active | 1940–2015 |
References
edit- ^ "عبدالوهاب شهیدی (Abdolvahab Shahidi)" (in Persian). Zendehrood. Archived from the original on 11 May 2021. Retrieved 20 July 2010.
- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/persian/arts/story/2006/07/060718_ag-music-pioneers.shtml (Persian)