Artist description Shakila was born in the city of Tehran, Shakila is the youngest child in her family. From the tender age of five, Shakila sang in the family gatherings and parties and quickly accuired the ability of performing live. At the age of nine, she performed on national television show and her talent was brought to the attention of many producers at that time who insisted on promoting Shakila to become a professional singer which her family did not agree due to her young age. Shakila performed in her school contests and talent competitions and won many awards. At the age of fifteen, right before the revolution she became a student of Ostad Mahmood Karimi and became familiar with persian traditional repertoire and "Radif". At the age of eighteen she decided to move to the United States to continue her education. She Studied classical music and after marriage she tried to fulfill her life-long dream to become a professional singer. Shakila started her singing career in 1990 and so far she has dedicated eight outstanding albums to her fans througout the world. She was deeply inspired by the peoms of Rumi from the beginning of her career, and for that reason she has sung some of Rumi's most beautiful poems in her songs, which has some of the masters in this profession believe that Shakila's angelic voice and Rumi's poems are a perfect match. Her humble character reflects throughout her songs and makes them more enjoyable to listen to. Shakila's goal and dream is to be able to return to Iran someday and perform in all the big cities.

Music Style PERSIAN

Musical Influences CLASSICAL

Group Members INFORMATION NOT AVAILABLE

Instruments TAR, NEY, DAF, KEYBOARD, DRUMS, FLUTE.

Albums Gheryeh Dar Ragbar, Kami Ba Man Modara Kon, Los Angeles Live Concert 1995, Gheybate Noor, Akharin Kokab, Ersiehaye Atefi, Zaban e Negah, Ashke Mahtab

Press Reviews CALTEX, JAVANAN MAGAZINE, NATIONAL TELEVISION, ETC.

Location san diego, ca - USA

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