Farhang Sharif
| Farhang Sharif | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Farhang Sharif |
| Born |
c. 1931 Amol, Mazandaran, Iran |
| Origin | Tehran, Tehran Province, Iran |
| Died | 7 September 2016 (aged 84–85) |
| Genres | Persian traditional music |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Tar |
| Website | www.farhangsharif.com |
Farhang Sharif (Persian: فرهنگ شریف; c. 1931 – 7 September 2016) was an Iranian musician and renowned tar player.[1]
Biography
Farhang Sharif learned music under the mentorship of his father starting at a young age. As a result, he performed his first radio solo at the age of 12. Sharif has collaborated with notable musicians such as Mohammad-Reza Shajarian, Akbar Golpaigani, Gholam Hossein Banan, Iraj and Mahmoud Khansari.[1] He also performed at Berlin's music festival. He made his first solo performance in a live radio program at the age of 12.
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