George Chaharbakhshi
| George Chaharbakhshi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1952 (age 63–64) |
| Origin | Tehran, Iran |
| Genres | Assyrian music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 1970s–present |
George Chaharbakhshi (Syriac: ܓܘܪܓ ܟܗܪܒܟܫܝ, Persian: جرج چهاربخشی, born 1952 in Tehran) is an Assyrian Iranian singer active in the United States.
Biography
George Chaharbakhshi was born in Tehran, Iran in 1952 to an Assyrian father, Wilson Chaharbakhshi, and a Greek mother, Helen Chaharbakhshi. After finishing high school in Iran he continued his studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago. It was during his college years that he formed his own band which gained popularity among the Assyrian community in the United States. His popularity grew after releasing his first album in the 1970s and he has performed in several countries for the Assyrian diaspora.[1]
References
- ↑ "George Chaharbakhshi". Retrieved June 13, 2012.
- Music pearls of Beth-Nahrin: an Assyrian/Syriac discography, Abboud Zeitoune
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| Folk music |  | |
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| Western/Assyrian music | ||
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