About Aki Banayi
Lived 1951 – 2025 (aged 74). Aki Banayi was an Iranian singer.
Akram Banaei (; May 4, 1951 – November 2, 2025), better known as Aki Banayi was an Iranian-American singer.
Life and career
Banaei was born in Arak, Iran on May 4, 1951, a sister of actress Pouri Banayi. Following the Iranian Revolution in 1979, she emigrated to Los Angeles. She earned a Ph.D. from the Conservatory of Music at the University of California.
She released an album, Your Look, in 2004. Throughout her career, she recorded a number of folk songs, working alongside among others Homa Mirafshar, and Mohammad Heidari.
Banayi died in Los Angeles on November 2, 2025, at the age of 74.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Aki Banayi?
Iranian singer (1951–2025)
When was Aki Banayi born?
Aki Banayi was born on 5 May 1951 in Arak.
When did Aki Banayi die?
Aki Banayi died on 2 November 2025 in Los Angeles.
What was Aki Banayi's occupation?
Aki Banayi was a singer.
What nationality was Aki Banayi?
Aki Banayi was Iranian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Aki Banayi. https://biography.guide/aki-banayi/
MLA: "Aki Banayi." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/aki-banayi/.
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