Abdolvahab Shahidi

Abdolvahab Shahidi
Background information
Born(1922-09-23)23 September 1922
Meymeh, Isfahan, Iran
Died10 May 2021(2021-05-10) (aged 98)
Tehran, Iran
GenresPersian classical music
Occupation(s)Musician
Years active1940–2015

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]

References

  1. ^ "عبدالوهاب شهیدی (Abdolvahab Shahidi)" (in Persian). Zendehrood. Archived from the original on 11 May 2021. Retrieved 20 July 2010.
  2. ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/persian/arts/story/2006/07/060718_ag-music-pioneers.shtml (Persian)