Abdolhossein Mokhtabad

Abdolhossein Mokhtabad (, born 21 March 1966) is an Iranian singer and composer of Persian traditional music. He is a Gold Medal Winner of Global Music Awards in 2020 and Silver Medal Winner in 2022.

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 in countries abroad such as Greece, France, Netherlands, Switzerland, the UK, Sweden, Italy, Spain, Austria, Malaysia, Algeria, Oman, Canada, and the United States, he produced a variety of albums. Mokhtabad left Iran in 1998 to study Western classical music. After two years of studying for his B.A. at the 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 Ph.D. in Western Composition and Ethnomusicology under Stanley Glasser and John Baily at Goldsmiths, University of London in 2008.

Mokhtabad currently resides in Tehran.

Education

2008: Ph.D. 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: Learn Setar at School of Music of the Art Organization for Islamic Culture 1984–86: Learn santur & Tombak Art Center of Organization for Islamic Culture

Experience

1997-8 Member of the Music Council 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 UNESCO in Iran

Professional Work

Tapes & CDs: (Albums and Singles) "Tork e Khtaa" Singer& Composer. Singlr Song; 2024. "That Moments" Singer&Composer. Single Song; 2024. 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 & Cassette, 2007 Sepid o Siyahí - Collection of songs, vocal performance, CD & Cassette, 2006 Behesht e Man - Composition and vocal performance, CD & Cassette Rangin Kaman e Eshgh - Vocal performance and song, CD & Cassette Ghasedak - Vocal performance and song, CD & Cassette, 2002 Ghoghay-e Jan - Vocal performance and song, CD & Cassette, 1998 Hamnava - Vocal performance and song, 1998 Naz -o Niyaz - Composition and vocal performance 1998 Zouragh-e Mahtab - Collection of songs, CD & Cassette, 1997 Saqi-e Rezvan - Collection of songs, CD & 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 & Cassette, 1995 Safar-e Eshq - Vocal performance and song, CD & Cassette, 1994 Tamana-ye Vesal - Composition, Vocal performance and song, CD & Cassette, 1993 Performances:

Performances:

2026 Tehran; Vahadat Hull; “those moments” Two nights; 29-30 October; Iranian Philharmonic Orchestra; Conductor Master HOMAYOUN Rahimian 2025 Sari City ; Donyay e Arezo Complex Hall; Big Concert; May 13.

2025 Sari City; Badeleh Hotel; Nobang e Mehr Band; May 11.

2025 Hamadan City; Boo Ali Complex; Nobang e Mehr Band; January 23.

2024 Sari City; City Town Hall; Shoorangiz Band; November 12.

2024 Babol City; City Hall; Shoorangiz Band; November 7th.

2024 Tehran Vahdat Hall; Iranian National Orchestra; Conducted by Homayoun Rahimian; June 9-10.

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 University.England.

2000 Concert, Manchester City Hull,England.

2000 Concert, Iran, Rudaki Hall.

2000 Concert, U.S.A. Texas.

1999 Concert, Ottawa, and Toronto, Canada..

•1998 Concert, Amsterdam and The Hague, the Netherlands.

1998 Concert, Paris for UNESCO, 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.

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Essays and workshops

2000 Essay, "History of the Persian Popular Music" "Encyclopaedia of the Popular Music of the World" The Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd. 2020 Book, "Iranian Contemporary Art Music", Gooya Publication 2022 Book "Postmodern Music/ Postmodern Thought", Edited by Judy Luchhead & Joseph Auner, Translated into Persian by Abdolhossein Mokhtabad, Gooya Publication, Tehran, Iran.