Abdolhossein Mokhtabad

Abdolhossein Mokhtabad (Persian: سید عبدالحسین مختاباد‎, born 21 March 1966) is an Iranian singer and composer of Persian traditional music; Gold Medal Winner of Global Music Awards 2020 (best male vocalist) http://www.globalmusicawards.com/index.html

Global Music Awards Gold Medal winner 2020
Global Music Awards Gold Medal winners 2020

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Abdolhossein Mokhtabad
Background information
Birth nameSeyed Abdolhossein Mokhtabad
OriginIranian
GenresIranian classic
Occupation(s)Singer, composer
Years active1992–present
Websitewww.smokhtabad.com

Career

Mokhtabad’s works are in the classical Persian style of Radif. He is also a player of the santur, setar, tonbak and piano. After performing several concerts in Iran and abroad (including Greece, France, Netherlands, Switzerland, the UK, Sweden, Italy, Spain, Austria, Malaysia, Algeria, Oman, Canada, and the United States), and producing variety of albums, Mokhtabad left Iran in 1998 to study Western classical music. After two years studying for his B.A. at University Of Ottawa in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, he later went on to pursue his M.A. and doctorate degrees at Goldsmiths, University of London. Mokhtabad completed his PhD in Western Composition and Ethnomusicology under Professor Stanley Glasser and Professor John Baily at Goldsmiths, University of London in 2008.

Mokhtabad currently resides in Tehran.

Education
  • 2008 : PhD in Music, Goldsmiths, University of London
  • 1984–89 : Tehran University B.A, Sociology
  • 1980–84 : 29th of Aban High school, Sari, Iran Diploma, Economic
  • 1984–93 Vocal training and mastery of the Iranian 12 Modal suites.with Ostad Karim Saleh Azimi, Iranian Radio Music Department)
  • 1988–91 Learning to play Setar School of Music of the art Organisation for Islamic Culture
  • 1984–86 Learning to play santur & Tombak
  • Art Center of Organisation for Islamic Culture

Experience
  • 1997-8 Member of the Music Council[2]

2014 Dean of College of Art & Architecture of Islamic Azad University Central Tehran Branch 2013 Member of Tehran City Council( Elected by People of Tehran) 2007 

Member of Board of Directors of Iranian Music Association

2006-8 The cultural and artistic adviser of President of Iranian Technical &vocational Training organization (TVTO) 2005-7 The Cultural and Music Adviser and Head of Regional music in IRIB 2005 Lecturer in Music Department of Iranian Radio and Television Organization 1998 Lecturer The College of Iranian Radio and Television Organization (On leave with fellowship to pursue graduate study) 1997-8 Member of the Music Council Iranian Radio and Television Organization 1996-7 Director, SarV Cultural Center, Municipality 6 of the Tehran Metropolis 1996–97 Member of Music Council of UNSECO in Iran

Abdolhossein Mokhtabad and Mohammad Reza Lotfi

Works

Tapes & CDs:


PROFESSIONAL WORK A. Tapes & CDs: (Albums and Singles)

“Siah Mashgh” Collection of Iranian traditional songs, 2016

“ Sayeh Doost “ “ Composition and vocal performance, CD&Cassette 2012

“ Mah e Majles” Composition and vocal performance, CD and Cassette 2007

“ Sepid o Siyahí” Collection of songs, vocal performance, CD and cassette 2006

“ Behesht e Man” Composition and vocal performance, CD and cassette.

“ Rangin Kaman e Eshgh” vocal performance and song, CD and Cassette

“ Ghasedak” Vocal performance and song, CD and Cassette 2002

“Ghoghay-e Jan.” vocal performance and song ,CD and Cassette 1998

“Hamnava .” Vocal performance and song 1998

“ Naz -o Niyaz .” Composition and vocal performance 1998

“ Zouragh-e Mahtab.” Collection of songs, CD and Cassette 1997

“Saqi-e Rezvan.” Collection of songs, CD and cassette. 1997

“Dagh-e Tanhaee.” Vocal performance and song , Cassette. 1996

“Boy-e Gol”. Composition, vocal performance and song, 1995

“Shekveh.” Composition, vocal performance and song, CD and Cassette. 1995

“Safar-e Eshq.” Vocal performance and song, CD and cassette. 1994

“Tamana-ye Vesal”. Composition, vocal performance and song CD and Cassette. 1993

Performances
  • 2018 Tehran Vahdat Hall, Nobang e Mehr big band, accompanied voice Saba Mokhtabad
  • 2017 Sari Rasool Hosseini Stadium ( Folklore Band)
  • 2017 Tehran Milaad, with Roodaki big band ( 2 nights)
  • 2016 Tehran Milaad Hall, with Roodaki big band ( 2 nights)
  • 2015 Tehran Milaad Hall, with Roodaki big band ( 3 nights)
  • 2014 Japan, Tokyo, for Nowrooz Celebration
  • 2014. Russia, Moscow, Kazan (Tataristan).
  • 2013. Turkey, Konya City, Arus Celebration, on the Path of Mevlana.
  • 2013 France (Paris) and Italy (Rom), Rudaki Orchestra, For Nowruz Celebration
  • 2012 Iran, Sari, Rudaki Orchestra, for Behshar City's Flooding Victims
  • 2012 Kazakhstan (Astana, Symphonic Orchestra of Kazakhstan)
  • 2011 USA (Houston, Los Angelis)
  • 2011 Canada (Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto)
  • 2010 Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur&Johor Bahru)
  • 2010 US (LA, San-Francisco)
  • 2010 Canada (Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal)
  • 2010 Tehran (Milaad Hull)
  • 2010 Azerbaijan (Baku)
  • 2010 Italy (Rome, Milan)
  • 2009 Spain (Madrid), Austria (Vienna), and Iranian Symphonic Orchestra at Vahdat Hall
  • 2008 Kuwait (Qurain Music Festival), Tehran Vahdat Hual
  • 2007 Kuwait, Algeria, Tehran (Saad Abaad Palace and FAjr Music Festival)
  • 2006 Concert, London, Paris (in UNESCO), Turkey (Rumi Festival) and Moscow
  • 2005 Concert, London,
  • 2004 Concert, Tehran (Fajr Festival)
  • 2003 Concert, London, Tehran, Isfahan
  • 2002 Concert, Chelsea town hall, London
  • 2001 Concert, Gothenburg.
  • 2001 Concert, Vienna,
  • 2001 Concert, Royal festival Hall London.
  • 2000 Concert and presentation, Durham, England
  • 2000 Concert, Manchester, England
  • 2000 Concert, Iran, Rudaki Hall
  • 2000 Concert, U.S.A. Texas.
  • 1999 Concert, Ottawa, and Toronto, Canada
  • 1998 Concert, Burns, Switzerland
  • 1998 Concert, Amsterdam and The Hague, the Netherlands
  • 1998 Concert, Paris for UNSECO, France
  • 1997 Concert, Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto, Canada
  • 1997 Concert, Leeds, London and Oxford, England
  • 1996 Concert, Dubai, UAE
  • 1996 Concert, Muscat, Oman
  • 1995 Concert, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan
  • 1995 Concert, Dushanbe, Tajikistan
  • 1994 Concert, Vienna, Austria
  • 1994 Concert, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
  • 1993 Concert, Thessalonica and Athens, Greece
  • 1992-00 More than 30 concerts in Tehran and other Iranian cities

Essays and workshops

References
  1. Mokhtabad, Abdolhossein (April 2020). "Global music award winners 2020". Global music awards.
  2. Iranian Radio and Television Organization

3- http://www.globalmusicawards.com/index.html

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