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Faramarz
Assef - A native of (Abadan) Iran, is an internationally
renowned Iranian music artist, and an Iranian National
Track and Field champion athlete. As the Iranian
national record holder in triple jump (16.08 meters)
since 1974, he is the only Iranian national athlete that
was both capable, and successful, in merging triumphant
success in both art and sport - gaining the respect of
millions of people both in Iran, and the rest of the
world; essentially the United States, Europe, Canada and
Australia. He was also a bronze medalist in the same
event at the Asian Games that were held in Tehran - Iran
in 1974. Faramarz Assef was then awarded an athletic
scholarship through The University of Southern
California Track Team from 1976 to 1980 where he also
graduated with a Bachelor degree in Architecture. In his
music, Faramarz Assef recognizes and nourishes the true
Iranian culture, blending lyrics about identity,
culture, love and rich Iranian heritage, with a fine
variety of ethnic instruments that blends with many
recognized rhythms from around the world including
Flamenco, South American Rumba, Afro- Cuban Salsa,
Jamaican Reggae, American Hip Hop, European Pop Rock
Fusion and last but not least Iranian New Age, as well
as 6/8 Rhythms. These exotic influences create world
music fusion that embraces the traditional
middle-eastern melodies together with the well known
rhythms of the world.
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