Fereydoon Foroughi
Fereydoon Foroughi فریدون فروغی | |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | Fereydoon |
| Born | Fereydoon Foroughi 29 January 1951 Tehran, Iran |
| Died | 5 October 2001 (aged 50) Tehranpars, Tehran, Iran |
| Genres | Pop, blues |
| Occupations | Singer, songwriter |
| Instruments | Guitar, piano, tar, drum |
| Years active | 1968–1979, 1985–2001 |
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Fereydoon Foroughi (Persian: فریدون فروغی; 29 January 1951 – 5 October 2001) was an Iranian singer, musician and composer. He contributed greatly to Iranian music and arts and his unique voice and style soon caught on with the people. In addition to his studies in acting, playing the guitar, piano and organ he also composed music. His style was inspired by jazz and blues.