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 Ebi Live in Montreal, Canada |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ebrahim Hamedi |
| Also known as | Ebi |
| Born | June 22, 1949 Tehran, Iran |
| Origin | Tehran |
| Genres | Classical Pop |
| Years active | 1967–present |
| Labels | Taraneh Records Apolon Records Caltex Records Pars Video Avang Records |
| Associated acts | Kamran Hooman Shahram Shabpareh, Fereydoun Farrokhzad, BlackCats |
| Website | Ebi Official Website |
Ebi (Persian: ابی, born Ebrahim Hamedi Persian: ابراهیم حامدی on June 22, 1949) is a Persian Singer-songwriter and performer currently living in Marbella, Spain. He has combined musical influences from traditional Persian music, western pop and sometimes Latino style rhythms and is a major name in Persian music. He has also expressed particular liking for Farhad Mehrad, Genesis, Jim Morrisson, and Coldplay.[1]
Exiled from Iran since the islamic revolution he has taken an active political stand against the Iranian regime.,[2] but has also performed his Iranian nationalistic song "Persian Gulf" that makes reference to the Iranian stand in the Persian Gulf naming dispute. Among other "politically charged"[3] songs, "Tasmim" critically addressed the 2009 presidential election.[1]
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Biography [link]
Early life and career [link]
Ebi was born in Ray-Iran as the oldest son to a rocker and received early musical schooling. He was discovered by the Ministry of Art and Culture. Declining an offer of further classical schooling as an opera soloist in Italy, Ebi instead turned towards popular music as a member in the group "Sun Boys".[4] In the community of musicians of Tehrani 70s Ebi met Shahram and Shahbal Shabpareh.[citation needed]
Ebi eventually left "Sun Boys" to join "Black Cats" a group created by Shahbal Shabpareh. Together with Farhad Mehrad, guitar player Amir and keyboardist Jamhoor Esfahani (father of the well-known Iranian-born harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani) Ebi performed with the "Black Cats" at the Kochini club,[citation needed] which was one of the most famous night clubs in Tehran in the years before the revolution.[citation needed] A major breakthrough was Ebi's performance of the song "Nights" (Persian: شب ) at Fereydoun Farrokhzad's TV-show "Mikhake Noghreyi".[4] Ebi has said that he owes his success to Fereydoun Farrokhzad.[citation needed]
Now recognised as a solo artist, Ebi released several hit singles and soundtracks for Iranian films.[citation needed] He also won several prizes and awards around the world.[citation needed] It was during a series of planned concerts in the USA that Ebi, due to the events preceding the revolution of 1979, decided not to return to Iran.[4]
Fame [link]
He continued his career in Los Angeles with nearly no support but still managed to release many successful albums. Ebi sang many songs related to Iran, many of them with political messages. One of these songs was the famous controversial song, "Khalije Fars" (Persian Gulf) and Beshkan (literally meaning break this was possibly a message towards the revolution). During a concert in Dubai he once refused to sing the popular 'Persian Gulf', despite requests from his audience. Ebi was being sensitive to his Arab hosts and did not want to jeopardize his contract with them. Since then, many Iranians boycotted his concerts and he lost popularity amongst some Iranians for a short period of time. In an attempt to water down the accusations mounted against him, Ebi sings "Persian Gulf" in nearly all of his concerts to show his support for Iran and the Iranians. He occasionlly Sings Beshkan at select concerts only. Ebi's success in the past has sold out international arenas such as: Universal Amphitheatre, Shrine Auditorium, Greek Theatre, Sydney Opera House, Air Canada Centre, Great Western Forum, Nokia Theatre and the Royal Albert Hall
Awards [link]
1974: Best singer in Turkey festival with the song Shekar.[5]
2010: Testimonial awarded by the British M.S. (Multiple Sclerosis) Society in respect of his voluntary performance at the Royal Albert Hall in benefit of the M.S. patients....
New Way In Iranian Market [link]
Ebi continues to release successful albums.[when?] His latest Album, Hasrateh Parvaz, was another success on his career report card.[citation needed] He has performed at his sold-out concerts for more than three decades. Apparently Ebi has begun his retirement focusing on his family life with a few occasions where he performs around the world. At these performances recently, he is collaborating with new Persian artists as a means for their introduction into the Persian community. Arash as well as Navid & Omid and recently Kamran & Hooman are examples of artists Ebi has already introduced.
Personal life [link]
Ebi was a resident of Los Angeles for many years and continues to spend time there due to his career. However, due to personal preference, he now resides in Spain with his second wife and travels throughout various other European countries. He speaks English, Spanish, and his native Persian. He has three daughters, Khatoun, Sayeh and Assal from his first marriage. His second wife's name is Mahshid and his stepson's name is Farshid.
Discography [link]
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- Tapesh (1973)
- Nazi Naz Kon (1975)
- Shab Zadeh (1976)
- Kouh-e-Yakh (1987)
- Ba To (1988)
- Gharibeh (1989)
- Pir (Before 1990)
- Khalij Fars (1990)
- Noon O Panir O Sabzi [Collab. album with Dariush Eghbali] (1992)
- Setareye Donbaleh Dar (1993)
- Moallem-e-Bad (1993)
- Atal Matal (1994)
- Setarehaye Sorbi (1995)
- Atr-e-To (1996)
- Taje Taraneh (1997)
- Tolue Kon (1999)
- Khorshid Khanom (2000)
- Shab-e-Niloufari (2003)
- Hasrat-e-Parvaz (2006)
- Hesse Tanhaei (2011)
Past and Future Tours and Concerts [link]
2008
- 7 March - Ottawa Canada, Theatre du Casino
- 15 August - Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, PWTC (Putra World Trade Centre)
- 2 October - Dubai United Arab Emirates, Arian Club
- 3 October - Amsterdam Netherlands, The Power Zone
- 4 October - Cologne Germany, Hotel Maritim
- 5 October - London England, Coronet Theater
- 11 October - Frankfurt Germany, Stadthalle Offenbach
- 18 October - Munich Germany, TonHalle München
- 26 Novamber - Los Angeles United States, Inglewood Forum(Great Western Forum)
- 29 Novamber - Melbourne, Australia
- 30 Novamber - Adelaide SA, Australia
- 4 December - Auckland, New Zealand
- 6 December - Sydney Australia, The State Theatre
- 7 December - Berisbane, Australia
- 12 December - Perth, Australia
- 25 December - Las Vegas United States, The Venetian Hotel(Christmas Celebration)
- 27 December - Mississauga Canada, International Centre
2009
- 21 March - Flushing New York,United States, Queens College
- 24 March - Dubai United Arab Emirates, Aviation Club
- 27 March - Hamburg Germany, O2 World Hamburg (Formerly Color Line Arena)(Norouz Celebration)
- 11 April - Calgary Canada, Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts
- 18 April - Florence Italy, Teatro Puccini di Firenze
- 30 May - Los Angeles United States, Universal Hilton
- 21 July - Yerevan Armenia, Hamalir Demirchyan Sports and Music Complex
- 26 September - Irvine United States, University of California Irvine Bren Events Center
- 7 Novamber - Redwood City United States, Little Fox
- 27 Novamber - Dubai United Arab Emirates, Aviation Club
- 9 December - Aarhus Denmark, Train
- 11 December - Goteborg Sweden, Gothia Arena
- 12 December - 25 Södermalm Sweden, Munchen Bryggeriet
- 13 December - Malmo Sweden, Europaporten (Stadionmässan)
- 28 December - Las Vegas United States, Hard Rock Cafe
2010
- 5 March - Montréal Canada, Palais des Congres de Montreal(201 Avenue Viger Ouest)
- 6 March - Ottawa Canada, Palais des congrès de Gatineau(50 Boulevard Maisonneuve)
- 12 March - Washington United States, Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill
- 13 March - Flushing New York,United States, Queens College
- 20 March - Frankfurt Germany, Walter-Köbel-Halle
- 23 March - Kuala Lumpur Malysia, PWTC (Putra World Trade Centre Or KLCC Convention Centre)
- 25 March - Dubai United Arab Emirates, Aviation Club Tennis Stadium(World Trade Centre)
- 27&28 March - Arbil, Iraq
- 14 April - London England, Royal Albert Hall
- 25 July - Antalya Turkey, Kunyaalty Achikhava Amphitheather
- 29 July - Baku, Azerbaijan
- 2 Octobr - Stockholm Sweden , Cruise with Ebi Live On Stage At Silga Galaxy
- 8 Octobr - Goteborg Sweden, Gothia Arena
- 16 Octobr - Irvine United States, University of California Irvine Bren Events Center
- 6 November - Vancouver Canada, Centre In Vancouver For Performing Arts
- 19 November - Amsterdam Netherlands, The Power Zone
- 20 November - Cologne Germany, Sartory Säle
- 24 December - Las Vegas United States, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino(Christmas Celebration)
2011
- 5 February - Magarpatta City India, Laxmi Lawns
- 5 March - Toronto Canada, Hershey Center
- 19 March - Oberhausen Germany, König-Pilsener-ARENA (Oberhausen)(Norouz Celebration)
- 21 March - Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, PWTC (Putra World Trade Centre)
- 24 March - Dubai United Arab Emirates, Tennis Stadium
- 25 March - Istanbul Turkey, Istanbul Congress Centre
- 27 March - Antalya, Turkey
- 29 March - Famagusta District Cyprus, Lion's Garden
- 31 March - Yerevan Armenia, Hamalir Demirchyan Sports and Music Complex
- 18 June - Calgary Canada, Jubilee Auditorium (Southern) Alberta
- 24-26 June - Stockholm Sweden , Cruise with Ebi Live On Stage At Silga Galaxy(At Freeport Street 21-23, Tallink Terminal)
- 5 August - Montréal Canada, Palace
- 6 August - Calgary Canada, Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts
- 28 August - Antalya Turkey, Konyaalti Acikhava Amphitheater
- 1 September - Dubai United Arab Emirates, World Trade Centre
- 4 September - Antalya Turkey, Konyaalti Acikhava Amphitheater
- 18 September - Antalya Turkey, Konyaalti Acikhava Amphitheater
- 24 September - Dietikon Zurich Switzerland, Stadthalle
- 15 October - Frankfurt Germany, Stadthalle Offenbach
- 29 October - Hamburg Germany, CCH Congress Center Hamburg
- 12 Novamber - Vancouver Canada, Queen Elizabeth Theatre (City of Vancouver)
- 19 Novamber - Cupertino United States, De Anza College, Flint Center
- 24 December - Las Vegas United States, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino(Christmas Celebration)
2012
- 12 February - Denair(Turlock) United States, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
- 3 March - Toronto Brampton Canada, Powerade Centre
- 21 March - Kuala Lumpur Malaysia, Putra World Trade Centre(PWTC)
- 23 March - Dubai United Arab Emirates, World Trade Centre
- 24 March - Oberhausen Germany, König-Pilsener-ARENA (Oberhausen)(Norouz Celebration)
- 25 March - Yerevan Armenia, Hamalir Demirchyan Sports and Music Complex
- 27 March - Istanbul Turkey, Congress Center
- 28 March - Antalya Turkey, Cam Peramit
- 30 March - Cyprus
- 14 April - Los Angeles United States, Nokia Theatre LA Live
- 5 May - Florence, Italya
- 11 May - Melbourne, Australiya
- 12 May - Brisbane, Australiya
- 19 May - Sydney, Australiya
Notes [link]
- ^ a b Arbsjö, Karin (2009), En hemlig flod av låttexter Sydsvenskan
- ^ Wrench, Nigel (21 March 2010) Exiled Iranian pop star Ebi in presidential warning, BBC News
- ^ Ebi's official web-page Biography - accessed 15 February 2011
- ^ a b c Ebi's official web-page Biography - accessed on February 15th 2011
- ^ https://www.radiojavan.com/videos/video/ebi-one-on-one-with-ebi
External links [link]
https://wn.com/Ebi
Ebi (disambiguation)
Ebi may refer to:
