User:R.ibrahiminasab/کاربر:R.ibrahiminasab/Seyyed Ruhollah Safavi

Akka Safavi, born Seyed Rouhollah Safavi in the winter of 1980 in Bandar Bushehr, southern Iran, is an Iranian musician and researcher known for his contributions to classical Iranian music.

Early Life
Akka Safavi was captivated by the world of art from early childhood and began his journey in calligraphy in 1989. He achieved an excellent degree from the Iranian Calligraphers Association in 1999. He holds a specialized doctoral degree in International Business Management from the University of Tehran's School of Sciences and Research.

Music Career
In 1993, Akka Safavi started learning music under the guidance of Master Manouchehr Ghayouri in Isfahan province. He later studied vocal techniques in Tehran under Master Hamid Reza Noorbakhsh and other distinguished masters. Akka Safavi has collaborated with various musical groups, including Moftoon, Hamnava, Shabahang, Doshband, and Eftakhar Afaq.

Education

 * Doctorate in International Business Management - School of Sciences and Research, Tehran (2022)

Published Books

 * Research on the Life and Poetry of Fayez Dashti, the Famous Couplets Writer of Southern Iran - Negah Publications (2015)
 * Verar, Lyrics and Romances of Bushehr Province - Negah Publications (2019)
 * Khayyam Khani in Bushehr, Authored and Researched by Mohsen Sharifian - Mahoor Music Institute (2009)

Skills

 * Classical Iranian singer
 * Folk music singer
 * Calligraphy
 * Literary researcher
 * Arabic literature translator

Independent Music Albums

 * Mahale Khomooni - Mahoor Cultural-Artistic Institute (2009)
 * Sharve Khani in Bushehr - Mahoor Cultural-Artistic Institute (2010)
 * Video Concert of Lian Band - Iran Gam (2014)
 * Ney Meh Khani - Mahoor Cultural-Artistic Institute (2015)
 * Luka Music Album - Novin Publications (2021)

International Concerts

 * 2002
 * United Arab Emirates
 * Kuwait
 * Qatar
 * Turkmenistan


 * 2003
 * United Arab Emirates
 * Turkey
 * Bahrain


 * 2004
 * Oman


 * 2005
 * Singapore


 * 2006
 * Germany World Cup


 * 2007
 * United Arab Emirates


 * 2008
 * Qatar
 * Turkmenistan
 * China (Beijing Olympics)
 * Russia


 * 2009
 * Jordan
 * Russia


 * 2010
 * China (Shanghai Expo)
 * Malaysia
 * Greece
 * Qatar


 * 2011
 * Greece (Ney Anban Festival)
 * Belarus
 * Sweden


 * 2012
 * Greece (Vomax Festival)
 * Algeria
 * Sweden


 * 2013
 * Malaysia (Rainforest Festival)
 * Sweden
 * Norway


 * 2014
 * Russia (World Sound Festival)
 * Malaysia


 * 2015
 * Canada
 * Azerbaijan (Rhythm Festival)


 * 2016
 * Japan
 * Germany
 * Austria


 * 2017
 * China (Silk Road Festival)
 * China; Xi'an (Performance at the Beijing Book Fair Opening and Chinese New Year Celebration)
 * China; Shanghai
 * Austria (32nd International Ney Anban Festival in Spain)
 * Norway (Rumi Festival)


 * 2018
 * Scotland Celtic Connection Festival
 * Brussels
 * Vienna
 * China University Conference
 * England WOMAD Festival London
 * Scotland Big Pipe Festival
 * India Kucheh Culture Festival
 * Canada Prismatic Festival


 * 2019
 * Scotland Museum of Edinburgh in the 10th Edinburgh Iranian Festival and joint performance with Scottish Ney Anban Players in Scotland
 * WOMAD International Festival in England
 * China
 * Belgium
 * Ireland 26th International Bagpipe Festival and William Kennedy


 * 2022
 * Malaysia
 * Scotland


 * 2023
 * Canada (Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal)
 * Australia (Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane)
 * United Arab Emirates



Selected International Activities

 * Participation in the World Max Festival (Greece) - As a singer
 * Participation in the Rainforest World Festival (Malaysia) - As a singer
 * Conducting a workshop on the songs of southern Iran at the Rainforest World Festival in Malaysia - As a singer
 * Performance at the National Library of Beijing, China - As a singer
 * Receipt of the Silk Road Festival Certificate in Shanghai, China - As a singer
 * Receipt of the Workshop Grandeur Diploma in Toronto, Canada - As a singer
 * Receipt of the Honorary Diploma from the Iran-Greece Friendship Association in Athens - As a singer
 * Receipt of an appreciation letter from the Gothenburg City Library, Sweden - As a singer
 * Receipt of an appreciation letter from the National Music Institute of Belarus - As a singer
 * Receipt of a trophy from the International Festival of Algeria - As a singer
 * Receipt of a music trophy from the Azerbaijan Rhythm Festival - As a singer
 * Participation and performance at the Polytechnic University of Belarus - As a singer
 * Participation in the Jordan International Festival - As a singer
 * Performance at the Shanghai Expo - As a singer
 * Receipt of the Fajr International Festival Trophy in the Youth Section - As a singer



Other Activities

 * Participation in calligraphy exhibitions
 * Publication of over fifty specialized articles on music and literature in national and local journals

Collaborations with International Musicians

 * William Barton - Didgeridoo player from Australia
 * Sylvain Barou - Flute, Duduk, Sorna player from France
 * Jiao Jiajun - Bagpipe player from China
 * Georgio - Conga player from Peru