Sadegh Nojouki (Persian: 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 first use of string orchestras and pianos in Iranian pop music. He currently resides in Los Angeles, United States.

Sadegh Nojouki
Birth nameSadegh Nojouki
Born (1950-02-11) February 11, 1950 (age 74)
Tehran, Iran
OriginTehran, Iran
GenresPersian pop music, Persian traditional music, Western Classical music
Occupation(s)Musician, composer, songwriter, arranger, music producer, pianist
Instrument(s)Piano, synthesizer, accordion
Years active1970–present

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, Morteza, Maziar, etc.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ Sadegh Nojouki, History of Persian Pop Music, Middle East Music, Chang Pub, p. 243
  2. ^ Sadegh Nojouki, History of Persian Pop Music, Middle East Music, Chang Pub, p. 242