Davood Younesi ((Persian: داوود یونسی; born 11 November, 1990) is an Iranian singer, songwriter, musician, and music researcher from the Khorasan region.[2][3][4][5][6] He is known for his unique blend of traditional Khorasan music and contemporary folk pop, making him a prominent figure in the Iranian music scene. His Kurmanji piece "Refsh Chawe Le Delbere" gained significant international attention, even being featured in the Turkish newspaper Ufuk.[7]
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 Davood Younesi in July 2024 | |
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| Born | 11 November 1990 Quchan, Razavi Khorasan province, Iran |
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| Years active | 2014–present |
| Website | https://davoodyounesi.com/ |
Early life and musical influences
editBorn in Quchan, Iran, Younesi comes from a family with a rich musical background. His father, a traditional Khorasan singer, sparked his early interest in music. Younesi honed his skills under renowned masters like Mohammad Yeganeh, Ramazan Salmani Bardari, Ali Gholamrezayi Almejoghi, and later, Alireza Eslami, a Khorasan regional music expert.[8][9]
Career
editYounesi began his professional music career in 2014. His music explores the diverse facets of Khorasan's rich musical traditions. He not only composes songs but also builds the traditional dotar instrument, a skill learned from his father.[10]
Folk Pop and Revitalizing Tradition
editYounesi is a strong advocate for folk pop music, believing it serves as a bridge between generations and introduces traditional Khorasan music to a wider audience.[2] His song "Refsh Chawe Le Delbere" exemplifies this, garnering international attention and coverage from publications like the Turkish newspaper Ufuk.[7]
Impact and Recognition
editYounesi's music is praised for its ability to preserve and promote Khorasan's cultural heritage. He has appeared on various television and radio programs, including Atrak (a North Khorasan television channel) and Radio Farhang.
Discography
editIn addition to acclaimed albums, Younesi boasts a rich discography of enduring singles, including "Madar", "Ghamaye In Shahr", "Hiva Men", "Rafti", "Chirok", "Haval", "Faryad", "Bideli", "Refigh", "Delam Khosh Bod", and many more.[11][12]
Feedback
edit- Davood Yunesi's song "Refsh Chawe Le Delbere" went viral in 2023, garnering millions of views[13][14] and international recognition, including coverage by the Turkish newspaper Ufuk. (Read more about this article)
- Younesi believes folk-pop music plays a vital role in reviving traditional Khorasan music, connecting younger generations to their roots. (Read more about this article)
- The young and passionate musician believes folk-pop has breathed new life into traditional Khorasan music. (Read more about this article)
- Younesi advocates for Khorasan music to break free from regional confines and be heard on a larger scale, suggesting collaborations with other instruments and styles. (Read more about this article)
References
edit- ^ "Dutar Khorasan; An old song from the heart of history". Islamic Republic News Agency. 21 July 2024. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
- ^ a b Tasnim. "A way for Khorasani music to be heard; Folk pop". Tasnim (in Persian). Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ music ma. "Davoud Younsi: Folk-pop music revived the original music of Khorasan". Musicema.com (in Persian). Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ ایرانیان, موسیقی (2023-06-13). "Dutar Khorasan, an instrument to express epics, longings, beauties" (in Persian). Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ jamejamonline. ""The Hidden and Hidden Potentials of Pop-Folk Music in Khorasan"". fa (in Persian). Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ جوانآنلاين. ""Folk pop" is a bridge between Khorasan songs and modern music". fa (in Persian). Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ a b yayınlandı, Ufuk Gazetesi tarafından (2024-07-09). "Ritüeller ve Kuzey Horasan Kürtlerinin Törenleri İran'da | Ufuk Gazetesi". Ufuk Gazetesi I HABERLER I SON DAKİKA I GÜNCEL I ANKARA HABER (in Turkish). Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ borna. "Who is Davood Younesi? Popular Khorasani singer" (in Persian). Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ "Daud Younsi: My favorite singer is "Reza Bahram"". Musicema.com (in Persian). Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ "Dutar Khorasan; An old song from the heart of history". ایرنا (in Persian). 2024-07-11. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ "Davood Younisi's concerns regarding the presentation of Khorasan music". قدس آنلاین (in Persian). 2024-05-13. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ "A look at Davood Younsi's artistic activity in the local music of Khorasan". رکنا (in Persian). Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ "Ceremonial rituals of the people of North Khorasan". www.atrakdaily.ir. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
- ^ Entekhab.ir, پایگاه خبری تحلیلی انتخاب. "Wedding rituals of Khorasan Kurds and Kermanji Kurdish dance philosophy". fa (in Persian). Retrieved 2024-09-09.