Shadmehr Aghili

Shadmehr Aghili (Persian: شادمهر عقیلی‎; born 27 January 1973) is an Iranian Persian pop singer, musician, multi-instrumentalist, composer, music arranger, record producer, songwriter and former actor.[1][2][3] Aghili was born in Tehran, Iran, but immigrated to Canada. He currently resides in Los Angeles.[4]

Shadmehr Aghili
Background information
Birth nameشادمهر عقیلی
Born (1973-01-27) 27 January 1973
Tehran, Iran
Occupation(s)Musician, singer, songwriter, composer
Websitewww.shadmehrmusic.com
Musical career
Genres
  • Persian Pop
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Guitar
  • Violin
  • Piano
Years active1994–present
LabelsNava Media, Avang Music, Warner Music Group
Associated actsEbi, Mahasti, Niloufar Laripour, Mona Borzouee, Farid Ahmadi, Leila Forouhar

Career

Aghili worked at the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB), Iran's official broadcaster. His 1998 album, Fasl e Ashenayi (Season of Acquaintance) included a number of collaborations. His follow up album was Mosafer (Traveler). Aghili wrote the soundtrack for, and made an on screen appearance, in the movie Par e Parvaz (Wings to Fly). He played a lead role in Shab-e Berahne (The Naked Night).

Aghili immigrated to Canada where he was signed to Nava Media. His first album released in Canada was Khiali Nist (Never Mind), quickly followed by Doori o Pashimani (Separation and Regret), Adam Foroush (Double-crosser), and Popcorn.

In 2009, he released Taghdir (Fate) under a new contract with Century Records. Tarafdaar (On Your Side) was released in 2012 by Avang Music.[5][6][7]

Aghili uses his music to stay politically active, as can be heard on his 2010 track that conveys his support of the Iranian Green Movement. Recorded over background music, the song encourages Iranian people to protest the government and use music as a tool for freedom. In 2012 he released the anti-war song "Royay e Ma" (globally released as "A Dream") in collaboration with singer Ebi, supporting World Vision USA and World Vision Canada.

In 2015, Time Labs published "See The Most Googled Person in Each Country in 2015" and Shadmehr Aghili was listed for Iran.

Discography
  • 1997 Bahare Man
  • 1998 Mosafer
  • 1999 Dehati
  • 1999 Mashghe Sokoot
  • 1999 Naghmehaye Mashreghi
  • 2000 Pare Parvaz
  • 2002 Adam o Hava
  • 2003 Khiali Nist
  • 2004 Adam Foroush
  • 2005 Popcorn
  • 2009 Taghdir
  • 2012 Tarafdaar
  • 2016 Tajrobeh Kon
  • 2018 Tasvir

Filmography
  • 2000 Pare Parvaz
  • 2001 Shabe Berahneh

See also

References
  1. "Roll Over, Khomeini! Iran Cultivates A Local Rock Scene, Within Limits". The Washington Post. 23 August 2001. Retrieved 9 April 2010.
  2. "Rock Rolls Once More in Iran As Hard-Liners Back Pop Revival". The Wall Street Journal. 2 June 2000. Retrieved 9 April 2010.
  3. "مصاحبه‌ی اختصاصی با شادمهرعقیلی". BBC Persian. 2 September 2005. Retrieved 9 April 2010.
  4. "Top 10: Have birthday cake at The Galleria, catch three films as part of the Nowplaying series from Cinema Akil and Alserkal Avenue". The National. Retrieved 26 March 2019.
  5. http://www.buzzle.com/articles/famous-violinists.html
  6. http://www.jorgeberges.com/famous-violinists.html Archived 25 April 2012 at the Wayback Machine
  7. Shadmehr is seen playing the mandolin in his Mashkook (Suspicious) music video

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