Shahin Najafi

About Shahin Najafi

Iranian rapper, performer, and activist best known for studio albums such as Tavahhom, released in 2009.

Shahin Najafi is an Iranian musician, singer, songwriter and political activist residing in Britain. Najafi's songs primarily address issues such as theocracy, poverty, sexism, censorship, child labor, execution, drug addiction, and same-sex discrimination. In interviews, he said he tries to use elements of poetry, literature, philosophy and politics in his music.

Years active	1998–present
Native name	شاهین نجفی
Genres	Rap,rock,progressive rock,folk,jazz,classical pop
Labels	Tapesh 2012 (2006–2008), Pamas-Verlag (2008–2009), Sharr Music (2010), dyaloge (2018–present)
Born	September 10, 1980, Bandar-e Anzali, Gilan, Iran
Origin	Bandar-e Anzali, Gilan, Iran
Instruments	guitar, trumpet, bouzouki
Occupation(s)	Musician, songwriter, rapper, actor
Associated acts	Antikarisma, Tapesh 2012, Rapknot, Ghogha, Majid Kazemi, Mohsen Namjoo, Navid Zardi

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Trivia

He has been very politically active and has performed protest concerts at places like Georgetown University in Washington, D.C..

Shahin Najafi before fame

He was a classically trained musician who went to the University of Gilan to study Sociology.

Achievement of Shahin Najafi

He has been a very active political figure, performing protest concerts at locations such as Georgetown University in Washington, D.C.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

Undisclosed

Shahin Najafi family life

When he was six years old, his father died.

Associations of Shahin Najafi

Has written music in opposition of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's conduct and policies.

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