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Ahmad Ebadi

1906 – 1993

Iranian musician

Teacher Musician Setar (lute)
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About Ahmad Ebadi

Lived 1906 – 1993 (aged 86–87). Ahmad Ebadi was an Iranian teacher, musician and setar (lute).

Ahmad Ebādi (; 1906–1993) was an Iranian musician and setar player. Born in Tehran, he was a member of the most extraordinary family of Iranian music. Ahmad's father, Mirza Abdollah, is arguably the most influential figure in Persian traditional music, and his paternal uncle, Mirza Hossein-Qoli, is also well known for his mastery in playing the tar. Ahmad's paternal grandfather, Ali-Akbar Farahani, was also a talented musician.

Ahmad started learning music at an early age. At the age of seven, he was able to play tombak to accompany his father. He lost his father soon thereafter, but continued his education with his sisters, especially Moloud Khanom. He became one of the best setar players of all time. For years he played on Iranian radio especially in a program called Golha, produced by Davood Pirnia. Ebadi had a unique style in playing the setar. He also invented a variety of different tunings for setar.

He died in 1993 and is buried in Emamzadeh Taher Cemetery in Karaj.

Ahmad Ebadi and Moluk Zarabi performed in 1924 at Tehran's Grand Hotel.

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1906, Tehran
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Parent
Mirza Abdollah

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ahmad Ebadi?

Iranian musician

When was Ahmad Ebadi born?

Ahmad Ebadi was born in 1906 in Tehran.

When did Ahmad Ebadi die?

Ahmad Ebadi died on 14 March 1993 in Tehran.

What was Ahmad Ebadi's occupation?

Ahmad Ebadi was a teacher, musician and setar (lute).

What nationality was Ahmad Ebadi?

Ahmad Ebadi was Iranian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ahmad Ebadi

· Wikidata: Q4695299

· DBpedia: Ahmad Ebadi

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