Fereydoon Forooghi

Fereydoon Foroughi (Persian: فریدون فروغی‎; 2 February 1951 – 5 October 2001) was the fourth and last child of his family and was born in Tehran. He contributed greatly to Iranian music and arts and his unique voice and style soon caught on with the people. In addition to his studies in acting, playing the guitar, piano and organ he also composed music. His style was inspired by jazz and blues. He started his professional work in 1971 with the film "Adamak" by Khosrow Haritash. "Adamak" was done by Touraj Shaabankhani and the vocals were by Foroughi.

Fereydoon Foroughi
فریدون فروغی
Birth nameFereydoon Foroughi
Also known asFereydoon
Born(1951-02-02)2 February 1951
Tehran, Iran
Died5 October 2001(2001-10-05) (aged 50)
Tehran, Iran
GenresPop, Blues
Occupation(s)Singer
songwriter
Harmonist, Guitarist, Pianist, Tar, Drum
Years active1968–1979 1985_2001
LabelsTaraneh Enterprises Inc
Websitefereidoon-forooghi.ir

Nowadays his Instagram followers gather together on his grave in Gorgorak village.

Hits

Foroughi is best known for his song "Niyaaz" (translates to "Need" in English) and also "Yar'e dabestani'e man" (translates to "My grade schoolmate" in English). This song like many others later was revived against the Islamic regime by the anti-Islamic revolutionary student. His other hits include "Ghoozak'e pa", "Ghasedak", "Tangna", "Mahiyeh khasteyeh man", "Zendoon'e del", "Gham'e tanhaai", "Parvaneye man", and "Mashti mashalah".

Studio albums
  • Zendoone Del ℗ 2008 Taraneh Enterprises Inc
  • Doe Taa Chesm Seyah Dari ℗ 2008 Taraneh Enterprises Inc

References



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