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Tehran, Iran (1942 – 1990)

Hayedeh (Persian: هایده) or Ma’soumeh Dadehbala (Persian: معصومه دده بالا), (April 10, 1942, Tehran, Iran – January 20, 1990, San Francisco) was a and Pop singer with a contralto vocal range. In a career spanning more than 20 years, she had many hits. More than two decades after her death, Hayedeh is considered one of the most influential and iconic Persian vocalists recognized as one of the most popular 20th century singers.

Hayedeh was born in Tehran. She is the older sister of another famous Persian singer, Mahasti.
Hayedeh’s professional career began in 1968 at the age of twenty six as a singer on a music Tehran Radio program called “Golhaa-yeh Rangarang” (Colorful Flowers)( گلهای رنگارنگ) directed by Davoud Pirnia. Hayedeh studied Avaz (Persian vocal music) with the famous Persian violinist and composer Ali Tajvidi. Hayedeh performed her first hit song “Azadeh” which was composed by Tajvidi on the lyrics of Rahi Mo’ayeri. Performing this work with Golha Orchestra in 1968 at Radio Tehran introduced Hayedeh’s vocal talent to Persians who warmly received it. “Azadeh” which was composed by music by Ali Tajvidi, and was written by Rahi Moayeri was Hayedeh’s first official hit. It was first performed in 1968 on Radio Tehran with the Gol-ha Orchestra and was later released by Ahang-e Rooz Records.

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