Shahin Najafi
Morteza Najafipoor Moghaddam (Persian: مرتضی نجفیپور مقدم; born 10 September 1980), better known as Shahin Najafi (Persian: شاهین نجفی), is an Iranian musician, composer, singer-songwriter, poet, author, philosopher, and political activist.[1] He is a controversial singer in Iran because his songs are about the theocracy, poverty, sexism, censorship, child labor, execution, drug addiction and homophobia of Iran and criticize them.[2][3]
Shahin Najafi شاهین نجفی | |
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.jpg.webp) Najafi in September 2013 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Morteza Najafipoor Moghaddam |
| Born | 10 September 1980 Bandar-e Anzali, Iran |
| Genres | Rock,classical, jazz, metal, blues, reggae, electronic, rap, folk, folklore, pop, Alternative, funk, Jazz, world, fusion |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer, composer, author, political activist, poet, philosopher |
| Instruments | vocals, guitar, electric guitar, bass, setar, Bouzouki, trumpet, flute |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Tapesh 2012 (2006–2008), Pamas-Verlag (2008–2009), Sharr Music (2010), Dyaloge (2018–present) |
| Website | www |
References
- "Shahin Najafi in Interpretation of news program (Voice of America)". International public broadcaster. Voice of America.Template:Dead Youtube links
- "Interview with Shahin Najafi". MANIHA website. Archived from the original on 2009-05-07. Retrieved 2022-02-01.
- "Interview with Shahin Najafi and more information about illusion album". Deutsche Welle. Archived from the original on 11 July 2010.
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