According to the news agency Online newsIn the solar fifties, at a time when fame and presence in artistic circles were an important part of the lives of many musical figures, Akbar Golpayegani, a famous Iranian music singer, presented a different picture of his personal life. He was known for his lasting voice, along with his artistic and economic activities, he considered his family to be the most important part of his life. In an interview with “Zen Roz” magazine on November 21, 1356, Golpa talked about his life together with his wife Golrokh, their two daughters, and his views on music and the new generation of singers.
Explaining the beginning of his singing career, Golpayegani said: “I was 19 years old when I started working as an artist, and by that time I had studied singing for ten years. My professors were people like Noor Ali Khan Broumand, Adib Khansari and other professors. The new thing I did at that time was to popularize singing, so that my songs became like ballads of different languages and were so-called fashionable…”
In this interview, he talked about meeting his wife at a party and the decision he made to marry her after two or three months. Golrokh, who was 17 years old when he got married, said about the difficulties of living with an artist; From the irregular work schedule and responsibilities that sometimes did not allow his wife to return home at a certain time. However, he described Golpa as a loyal and family-friendly man and said he was used to the special conditions of his wife’s career.
Explaining his lifestyle, Golpa said that he has a clear division between work and home and prefers to spend his free time with his wife and children instead of attending parties. He mentioned playing and wrestling with his two daughters, Saqi and Sagar, as one of his hobbies.
Another part of the conversation was dedicated to the situation of Iranian music. Criticizing the past years of music, Golpayegani emphasized the necessity of innovation, basic education and continuous effort. From his point of view, the knowledge of Iranian music was the only starting point, and in order to last, the singer must have the power of innovation and creativity in addition to performing skills.
He also explained his personal experiences in the world of art and business and said that financial independence can keep an artist away from the unhealthy dependencies and calculating relationships of art circles.
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