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Born in Tehran, Iran, in 1949, Maestro Salehi was exposed to traditional Iranian music by his father, Maestro Abbas Salehi, a master violinist. At age seven, Hossein became enamored of the shimmering sound of the Santoor and began teaching himself to play, learning the fundamentals from his father. Later, he studied with some of Iran’s most renowned musicians. Nearly fifty years after striking his first notes, Maestro Salehi’s main goal is to pass on the music he has worked so hard to preserve, and to share his knowledge with those who show a genuine interest in his art. In addition to Santoor, Maestro Salehi teaches Daf (frame drum), Tombak (goblet drum) and improvisation techniques (bedâhé navâzi), as well as overseeing a variety of musical projects through out the year. Through out his musical career, Maestro Salehi has been the recipient of many awards. In 1998, the Oregon Historical Society recognized Maestro Salehi as a master artist on the Santoor and Persian Music. |
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