Biography
Who is Moein?
Early life and musical beginnings
Born on January 19, 1952, in Najafabad, Iran, his birth name is Nasrollah Moein Najafabadi. He was the seventh child in a large, middle-class family. During his formative years, he developed an interest in music by performing classical Persian poetry and reciting the Quran. This early exposure to the arts helped him refine his vocal abilities during his youth.
His professional path started in his hometown and other areas within the Isfahan Province, where he performed for local audiences. By the 1970s, he had secured opportunities to sing at established venues such as the Shah Abbas Hotel and the Thousand and One Nights Cabaret. He also worked as a radio singer at Radio Isfahan from 1970 until 1978, which helped him build a strong reputation for his voice before the Iranian Revolution.
Rise to fame and career in the United States
In 1978, he released his first single, Yeki Ra Doost Midaram, which featured lyrics by Masoud Amini. The track quickly achieved success and gained attention beyond Iran, leading to covers by other prominent singers. Following the 1979 revolution, he moved to the United States, where he continued to build his career. He released his first solo album in the U.S., titled Miparastam, through Taraneh Records in 1983.
Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, he collaborated with many well-known figures in the Iranian music industry, including composers like Anoushiravan Rohani, Sadegh Nojouki, and Siavash Ghomayshi. His 1986 album Kaabeh became the best-selling record of that year. He also formed a successful musical partnership with Hayedeh, with whom he recorded the best-selling album Golhay-e Ghorbat 1 in 1987. His live performances, such as his 1992 concert at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, further secured his standing.
Later albums and ongoing projects
He continued to release albums throughout the 2000s, including Parvaz in 2000 and Lahzeha in 2002. These projects featured collaborations with artists like Hassan Shamaizadeh and Babak Radmanesh. After taking a five-year break, he released Tolo in 2007, working with composers such as Babak Bayat and Kazem Alemi. In 2019, he released Mandegar, which remains his most recent studio album. This project involved collaborations with lyricists and musicians like Afshin Moghaddam and Babak Zarrin.
Beyond his full-length albums, he has released a significant number of singles. These include tracks such as Hamdam, Shomal, and Khouneh-ye Arezoo. In 2012, he recorded a duet titled Parandeh with Siavash Ghomayshi. He continues to perform concerts globally, maintaining his popularity among audiences interested in his romantic and traditional repertoire.
Personal life and family
He married a Spanish woman in 1989 and they had a daughter named Paricheh in 1991. The couple separated in 1995. During this time, he recorded the song Baba, which was inspired by the experience of his daughter living apart from her mother. In 1999, he married his second wife, an Iranian woman named Pantea, with whom he has a daughter named Setareh. He currently resides in Encino, Los Angeles.
Birthday and age
Moein was born on January 19, 1952, which makes Moein 74 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Moein shares the date with 61 other famous people.
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