About Mirza Hossein-Qoli
Lived 1854 – 1916 (aged 61–62). Mirza Hossein-Qoli was an Iranian musician and tar (lute), known for Radif (music).
Mirza Hossein-Qoli (; 1853–1916), also known as Agha Mirza Hosseingholi Farahani, was a musician and tar player of the Qajar era. He and his older brother Mirza Abdollah started learning music from their father Ali-Akbar Farāhāni.
He is among the first persian musicians to record his music, in Paris, in the 1890s .
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Who was Mirza Hossein-Qoli?
Iranian musician
When was Mirza Hossein-Qoli born?
Mirza Hossein-Qoli was born in 1854 in Tehran.
When did Mirza Hossein-Qoli die?
Mirza Hossein-Qoli died in 1916 in Iran, Tehran.
What was Mirza Hossein-Qoli's occupation?
Mirza Hossein-Qoli was a musician and tar (lute).
What was Mirza Hossein-Qoli known for?
Mirza Hossein-Qoli was known for Radif (music).
What nationality was Mirza Hossein-Qoli?
Mirza Hossein-Qoli was Iranian.
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