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Iraj Rahmanpour

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Iraj Rahmanpour
ایرج رحمانپور
Background information
Born1957
Khoramabad, Luristan, Iran
OriginLuristan, Iran
Occupation(s)folk singer, songwriter

Iraj Rahmanpour (Persian: ایرج رحمانپور) born in 1957 is an Iranian singer, songwriter, and writer، who also has written and musical works about the culture and art of the Zagros region and the music of Lori andaLeki.

Musical career

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His music career began from 1977 and numerous concerts have been held in Iran and other countries. His goal of these activities is the development of native culture. His style in singing is unique. He researches about the lost and obsolete songs and forgotten ancient languages of Iran and runs them revived with his songs. His style called “Hur” and “Moaning” in native language.which are the tradition costumes of ancient centuries in Iran. His songs are in different Iranian languages like: "Laki", "Lori" and "Persian".[1]

Poems (songs)

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His poems in some languages (Persian, Laki, Luri), describe:

  • Nature of the Zagros Mountains
  • Myths and legends and beliefs of nomadic tribes of the area.
  • Social problems like addiction, poverty and human disasters (earthquakes, chemical bombardment of Halabja and ...). His singing style is unique and uses a style called “Hur” and “Moaning” .
  • I Write You
  • Rara
  • My Land
  • You Are Green
  • Your Secret
  • Moaning
  • Broken Column
  • Mirror of Tears
  • Spring Breeze

References

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  1. ^ "Persian Cultural Appreciation Society". Retrieved 10 May 2008.