Saeid Shanbehzadeh

Saeid Shanbehzadeh is an Iranian multi-instrumentalist and cultural ambassador celebrated for his mastery of traditional Persian Gulf music. Hailing from Bushehr, a historic port city in southern Iran, he’s best known for breathing life into rare instruments like the *neyanban* (Persian bagpipe) and *ney-jfti* (a double-flute), infusing their ancient sounds with raw emotion and rhythmic energy. Alongside his son, Naghib Shanbehzadeh, he’s become a global advocate for the folk traditions of the Persian Gulf, blending hypnotic percussion, soulful melodies, and poetic storytelling in albums like *Iran: Musiques du Golfe Persique*.

Whether performing trance-like ceremonial pieces or collaborative projects, Saeid’s music feels like a bridge between past and present. His work, including releases like *Pour-Afrigha* and *Melencolic Medley*, captures the spirit of maritime rituals, healing ceremonies, and the multicultural heritage of his homeland. A magnetic live performer, he’s turned stages worldwide into spaces of shared rhythm and cultural discovery.

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