Kayhan Kalhor

Kayhan Kalhor
Kalhor in 2017
Background information
Born (1964-11-24) 24 November 1964
Tehran, Iran
GenresIranian traditional music, Kurdish music
OccupationsMusician, composer
InstrumentsKamancheh, setar
Years active1973–present
Member ofGhazal
Formerly ofSilk Road Ensemble
Websitekayhankalhor.org

Kayhan Kalhor (Persian: کیهان کلهر, born on 24 November 1964) is an Iranian Kurdish kamancheh and setar player, and composer. He has received three Grammy Award for Best Traditional World Music Album nominations. Kalhor has also earned two nominations and won one Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album as a member of the Silk Road Ensemble.

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