Shahin & Sepehr

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Shahin & Sepehr
Birth nameShahin Shahida, Sepehr Haddad
Born Flag of Iran.svg Iran
Origin Flag of the United States.svg Washington D.C., U.S.
Genres World, Instrumental, Nu jazz
Occupation(s) Musician, Guitarist, Composer
Instrument Guitar
Years active1994–present
Labels Higher Octave Music, EMI, Shahin Music, Sepehr Music

Shahin & Sepehr (Shahin Shahida and Sepehr Haddad) are an Iranian-American guitarist duo. [1] Sepehr Haddad is also the author of the historical fiction novel, " A Hundred Sweet Promises" by Appleyard & Sons Publishing.

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Their music is mainly composed of Spanish guitar melodies fused with components of soft rock, flamenco, jazz, new age, and influences of traditional music of Iran. Their influences also include artists such as Cat Stevens among others.

The group resides in Washington D.C. They have released eight CDs on the Higher Octave Music / EMI labels and are currently working on their next release. Their CDs have charted on the Billboard and R&R and Gavin Charts. They have collaborated with such noted artists as Dom Camardella (producer for Ottmar Liebert, Flora Purim, and Willie & Lobo).

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

Other Compilation Appearances

See also

References

  1. Watson, Rob (1 January 2003). "An Iranian musician's homecoming". BBC News . Retrieved 23 May 2012.