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About Googoosh

Googoosh is an iconic Iranian singer and actress. She's released over 50 albums and acted in more than 30 movies. #Googoosh #iranianmusic

List of Googoosh's featurings

Ebi, Omid & Azam Nemati

Googoosh's age

Googoosh is currently 74 years old.

Googoosh's country of origin

Googoosh is from Iran.

Googoosh's real name

Googoosh's real name is Faegheh Atashin.

The Success Story of Googoosh

Who is Googoosh?

Googoosh (real name Faegheh Atashin) is a legendary Iranian singer and actress who has been active since the 1960s. She's one of the most popular and influential singers in the Persian-speaking world, having released over 50 albums and acted in more than 30 movies. Her style of music combines traditional Persian music with elements of jazz, rock, and pop.

Early Life and Career

Googoosh was born in Tehran, Iran in 1950. As a child, she was exposed to music from an early age, learning to play the piano and soon developing a love for singing. She performed publicly for the first time at the age of nine. In 1968, she signed her first recording contract with Polydor Records and released her debut single “Do Panjereh” (“Two Windows”). The single was a smash hit, launching her career into stardom.

Legacy

Googoosh has been referred to as an “icon of Iranian culture” due to her immense popularity in the Persian-speaking world. She has been credited with playing a major role in popularizing modern Persian music. Her influence has been so great that she is often referred to simply as “The Googoosh”. In addition to her musical accomplishments, she was also a prominent figure in Iranian cinema throughout the 1970s. In 2002, she made her first public appearance outside of Iran after emigrating to Canada. Since then, she has toured extensively around the world, performing sold-out concerts for her legions of fans. Googoosh continues to be an influential figure in Iranian culture and her legacy lives on.