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Name | Haj Ghorban Soleimani |
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Background | solo_singer |
Origin | Kizilbash, Iran |
Born | 1920 |
Genre | Persian music |
Instrument | dotar, gopuz |
Died | January 20, 2008 |
Occupation | Musician, vocalist |
Haj Ghorban Soleimani (1920 - January 20, 2008) (Persian: حاجقربان سليمانی) was a celebrated dotar player and vocalist from Iran. Dotar or Dutar is a form of Central Asian lute. He was also the pioneer of a new model of the ancient stringed Azeri instrument the gopuz.
Throughout his career he participated in many international concerts and venues, but was more popular in France than anywhere else where he believed his music was more appreciated. Soleimani often spoke out about his perceived distinct lack of following in his native country which disappointed him, once saying "Non-Iranian nations especially the French know me better than my fellow countrymen since they have a passion for art and music." He also performed notably at the Festival of Iranian Arts in Düsseldorf, Germany.
In 1990, Ghorban Soleimani was accoladed 'Best and Most Authentic Musician Award by the Festival of Revolutionary Songs and Music. In 1991, he received the honorary title “Real National Treasure" at a music festival held in Avignon, France.
His body was buried in the village the following day on January 21, and his funeral was attended by numerous famous artists and cultural officials in the region.
Ghorban is survived by 14 children, and his son, aged 50 (as of January 2008) Alireza had performed with his father on numerous occasions. Two of Soleimani's daughters have also become musicians.
Category:1920 births Category:2008 deaths Category:Iranian dutar players Category:Iranian musicians
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