Iranian singer to perform in Turkey
Hailed as Irans Bob Dylan, Mohsen Namjoo will perform before his Turkish fans for the first time in Istanbul.
The 39-year-old singer and songwriter will participate in the sixth Avea Concert Series at Istanbuls Congress Center on Jan. 30.
The California-based artist is known for mixing classical Iranian music and literature with jazz and rock.
Also a setar -- traditional lute -- player, Namjoo began his musical training when he was 12 years old. He later studied theatre and music at Tehran University.
Known by the Turkish audience for his songs "Nobahari" and "Ey Sareban," his latest album "Trust the Tangerine Peel" was released in May 2014 by Daf-Daf Production.
Anadolu Agency
The California-based artist is known for mixing classical Iranian music and literature with jazz and rock.
Also a setar -- traditional lute -- player, Namjoo began his musical training when he was 12 years old. He later studied theatre and music at Tehran University.
Known by the Turkish audience for his songs "Nobahari" and "Ey Sareban," his latest album "Trust the Tangerine Peel" was released in May 2014 by Daf-Daf Production.
Anadolu Agency
