Ebi

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Ebi

Ebi Live in Montreal, Canada
Background information
Birth name Ebrahim Hamedi
Also known as Ebi
Born (1949-06-19) 19 June 1949
Tehran, Iran
Genres Classical
Pop
Years active 1967–present
Labels Taraneh Records
Apolon Records
Caltex Records
Pars Video
Avang Records
Associated acts Kamran Hooman
Shahram Shabpareh
Fereydoun Farrokhzad
BlackCats
Shadmehr Aghili
Website Ebi Official Website

Ebrahim Hamedi (born 19 June 1949), known better by his stage name Ebi, is one of the most famous and influential Iranian singers of his time. He is widely known for his expressive voice and is considered one of the best singers of his generation. He lives in exile in Marbella, Spain, although he also spends time in Los Angeles. Since the Islamic revolution in Iran he mostly tours the world, having combined musical influences from traditional Persian music, western pop and sometimes Latino style rhythms.[1]

Exiled from Iran since the Islamic Revolution he has taken an active political stand against the Iranian regime;[2] but has also performed his Iranian nationalistic song "Persian Gulf" that makes reference to the Iranian stand in the Persian Gulf naming dispute. Among other "politically charged"[3] songs, Tasmim critically addressed the very controversial 2009 presidential election.[1]

Biography

Early life and career

Ebi was born in Tehran, the eldest of six siblings. He received early musical schooling, as he was discovered by the Ministry of Art and Culture at a very early age. Declining an offer to further pursue classical schooling as an opera soloist in Italy, Ebi instead turned to popular music as a member in the group "Sun Boys".[4] A major breakthrough was Ebi's performance of the song "Shab" (Night) at Fereydoun Farrokhzad's TV-show "Mikhak-e Noghreyi". During a series of planned concerts in the United States, Ebi, due to the Iranian Revolution|revolution of 1979, decided not to return to Iran.[4]

Awards

1974: Best singer in Turkey festival with the song Shekar.[5]

Discography
Harighe Sabz (2006)
A 29-second preview of Ebi's "Harighe Sabz". The song is an Pop, from Hasrate Parvaz album.
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  • "Tapesh" (1974)
  • "Nazi Naz Kon" (1977)
  • "Shab Zadeh" (1978)
  • "Ba To" (1982)
  • "Kouhe Yakh" (1987)
  • "Khalij" (1988)
  • "Gharibeh" (1989)
  • "Noon O Panir O Sabzi" [Collab. album with Dariush] (1990)
  • "Setareye Donbaleh Dar" (1992)
  • "Moalleme Bad" (1993)
  • "Atal Matal" (1994)
  • "Setarehaye Sorbi" (1995)
  • "Atre To" (1996)
  • "Taje Taraneh" (1997)
  • "Pir" (1999)
  • "Tolue Kon" (1999)
  • "Shabe Niloufari" (2003)
  • "Hasrate Parvaz" (2006)
  • "Hesse Tanhaee" (2011)
  • "I Can Hear Christmas" - with Liel Kolet , Single (2013)[6]

Past and upcoming tours and concerts

1992

  • 26 December - Santa Monica civic auditorium

1994

  • March 1994 - Santa Monica civic auditorium

2008

  • 7 March - Ottawa, Canada, Theatre du Casino
  • 15 August - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, PWTC (Putra World Trade Centre)
  • 2 October - Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Arian Club
  • 3 October - Amsterdam, Netherlands, The Power Zone
  • 4 October - Cologne, Germany, Hotel Maritim
  • 5 October - London, England, Coronet Theater
  • 11 October - Frankfurt, Germany, Stadthalle Offenbach
  • 18 October - Munich, Germany, TonHalle München
  • 26 November - Los Angeles, United States, Inglewood Forum(Great Western Forum)
  • 29 November - Melbourne, Australia
  • 30 November - Adelaide SA, Australia
  • 4 December - Auckland, New Zealand
  • 6 December - Sydney, Australia, The State Theatre
  • 7 December - Brisbane, Australia
  • 12 December - Perth, Australia
  • 25 December - Las Vegas, United States, The Venetian Hotel(Christmas Celebration)
  • 27 December - Mississauga, Canada, International Centre

2009

  • 21 March - Flushing, New York,United States, Queens College
  • 24 March - Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Aviation Club
  • 27 March - Hamburg, Germany, O2 World Hamburg (Formerly Color Line Arena)(Norouz Celebration)
  • 11 April - Calgary, Canada, Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts
  • 18 April - Florence, Italy, Teatro Puccini di Firenze
  • 30 May - Los Angeles, United States, Universal Hilton
  • 21 July - Yerevan, Armenia, Hamalir Demirchyan Sports and Music Complex
  • 26 September - Irvine, United States, University of California Irvine Bren Events Center
  • 7 November - Redwood City, United States, Little Fox
  • 27 November - Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Aviation Club
  • 9 December - Aarhus, Denmark, Train
  • 11 December - Goteborg, Sweden, Gothia Arena
  • 12 December - 25 Södermalm Sweden, Munchen Bryggeriet
  • 13 December - Malmo, Sweden, Europaporten (Stadionmässan)
  • 28 December - Las Vegas, United States, Hard Rock Cafe

2010

  • 5 March - Montréal, Canada, Palais des Congres de Montreal(201 Avenue Viger Ouest)
  • 6 March - Ottawa, Canada, Palais des congrès de Gatineau(50 Boulevard Maisonneuve)
  • 12 March - Washington, United States, Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill
  • 13 March - Flushing, New York,United States, Queens College
  • 20 March - Frankfurt, Germany, Walter-Köbel-Halle
  • 23 March - Kuala Lumpur, Malysia, PWTC (Putra World Trade Centre Or KLCC Convention Centre)
  • 25 March - Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Aviation Club Tennis Stadium (World Trade Centre)
  • 27&28 March - Arbil, Iraq
  • 14 April - London England, Royal Albert Hall
  • 25 July - Antalya, Turkey, Kunyaalty Achikhava Amphitheather
  • 29 July - Baku, Azerbaijan
  • 2 October - Stockholm, Sweden, Cruise with Ebi Live On Stage At Silga Galaxy
  • 8 October - Goteborg, Sweden, Gothia Arena
  • 16 October - Irvine, United States, University of California Irvine Bren Events Center
  • 6 November - Vancouver, Canada, Centre In Vancouver For Performing Arts
  • 19 November - Amsterdam, Netherlands, The Power Zone
  • 20 November - Cologne, Germany, Sartory Säle
  • 24 December - Las Vegas, United States, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino(Christmas Celebration)

2011

  • 5 February - Magarpatta City, India, Laxmi Lawns
  • 5 March - Toronto, Canada, Hershey Center
  • 19 March - Oberhausen, Germany, König-Pilsener-ARENA (Oberhausen)(Norouz Celebration)
  • 21 March - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, PWTC (Putra World Trade Centre)
  • 24 March - Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Tennis Stadium
  • 25 March - Istanbul, Turkey, Istanbul Congress Centre
  • 27 March - Antalya, Turkey
  • 29 March - Famagusta District, Cyprus, Lion's Garden
  • 31 March - Yerevan, Armenia, Hamalir Demirchyan Sports and Music Complex
  • 18 June - Calgary, Canada, Jubilee Auditorium (Southern) Alberta
  • 24–26 June - Stockholm, Sweden, Cruise with Ebi Live On Stage At Silga Galaxy(At Freeport Street 21-23, Tallink Terminal)
  • 5 August - Montréal, Canada, Palace
  • 6 August - Calgary, Canada, Epcor Centre for the Performing Arts
  • 28 August - Antalya, Turkey, Konyaalti Acikhava Amphitheater
  • 1 September - Dubai, United Arab Emirates, World Trade Centre
  • 4 September - Antalya, Turkey, Konyaalti Acikhava Amphitheater
  • 18 September - Antalya, Turkey, Konyaalti Acikhava Amphitheater
  • 24 September - Dietikon, Zurich Switzerland, Stadthalle
  • 15 October - Frankfurt, Germany, Stadthalle Offenbach
  • 29 October - Hamburg, Germany, CCH Congress Center Hamburg
  • 12 November - Vancouver, Canada, Queen Elizabeth Theatre (City of Vancouver)
  • 19 November - Cupertino, United States, De Anza College, Flint Center
  • 24 December - Las Vegas, United States, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino(Christmas Celebration)

2012

  • 12 February - Denair(Turlock), United States, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
  • 3 March - Toronto-Brampton, Canada, Powerade Centre
  • 21 March - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Putra World Trade Centre(PWTC)
  • 23 March - Dubai, United Arab Emirates, World Trade Centre
  • 24 March - Oberhausen Germany, König-Pilsener-ARENA (Oberhausen)(Norouz Celebration)
  • 25 March - Yerevan, Armenia, Hamalir Demirchyan Sports and Music Complex
  • 27 March - Istanbul, Turkey, Congress Center
  • 28 March - Antalya, Turkey, Cam Peramit
  • 30 March - Cyprus
  • 14 April - Los Angeles, United States, Nokia Theatre LA Live
  • 5 May - Florence, Italy
  • 11 May - Melbourne, Australia
  • 12 May - Brisbane, Australia
  • 19 May - Sydney, Australia
  • 26 June - London, United Kingdom, Theatre Royal

2013

  • 26 October - Los Angeles, United States, Nokia Theatre
  • 29 November- Los Angeles, United States, Cabaret Tehran
  • 25 December- Las Vegas, United States, The Mirage Hotel and Casino

Notes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Arbsjö, Karin (2009), En hemlig flod av låttexter Sydsvenskan
  2. ↑ Wrench, Nigel (21 March 2010) "Exiled Iranian pop star Ebi in presidential warning", BBC News
  3. ↑ Ebi biodata at official webpage, 15 February 2011
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Biography at official website, 15 February 2011
  5. ↑ http://www.radiojavan.com/videos/video/ebi-one-on-one-with-ebi
  6. ↑ http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x180ht2_muslim-jewish-singers-unite-for-christmas_news?fbc=345

External links

Ebi
Studio Albums
  • Ba To
  • Kouhe Yakh
  • Khalij
  • Setareye Donbaleh Dar
  • Moalleme Bad
  • Atal Matal
  • Setarehaye Sorbi
  • Atre To
  • Taje Taraneh
  • Toloue Kon
  • Shabe Niloofari
  • Hasrate Parvaz
  • Hesse Tanhaee
Compilation albums
  • Tapesh
  • Nazi Naz Kon
  • Shab Zadeh
  • Gharibeh
  • Pir
Live Albums
  • "Live in Santa Monica"
  • "Live At Greek Theatre"
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