About Kourosh Babaei

Kourosh Babaei, (کوروش بابایی)born in 1971 in Abadan, Iran, is a distinguished Iranian-Canadian musician celebrated for his mastery of the Kamancheh, his prowess as a composer, and his expertise in traditional Iranian classical music. His contributions to the world of music have garnered admiration both within Iran and internationally due to his exceptional skills and profound artistic sensibilities.

Babaei’s musical expedition commenced at the tender age of 12 when he embarked on his formal training. Even at this youthful stage, his exceptional talent was evident as he effortlessly executed intricate melodies. His education in traditional Persian Classical Music and Kamancheh technique deepened under the tutelage of the esteemed Ostad Ardeshir Kamkar. Additionally, Babaei possesses proficiency in the violin, specializing in the Persian performance style.

Throughout his career, Babaei has collaborated with distinguished figures in Iranian traditional music, including luminaries such as Faramarz Payvar, Parviz Meshkatian, Hooshang Zarif, and numerous other esteemed artists. His creative output transcends geographical boundaries, reflecting diverse musical influences and cross-cultural amalgamations. Notably, he has collaborated with celebrated Iranian vocalists such as Shajarian, Shahram Nazeri, Iraj Bastami, Alireza Eftekhari, Alireza Ghorbani, Hamidreza Nourbakhsh, Mohammad Montasheri, Razavi Sarvestani, Ali Rostamian, Bahram Sarang, Hesam Seraj, among others.

Babaei embarked on collaborations with accomplished international musicians in his pursuit of global musical exploration. He is a pioneering force in Iranian music, consistently seeking to introduce innovative concepts and embrace fusion styles. Furthermore, his compositions extend to orchestral and traditional arrangements, showcasing collaborations with individual artists over his illustrious career. Babaei firmly believes in the universal language of music as a means to harmoniously unite diverse cultures beyond geographical borders.

Babaei boasts an extensive discography, contributing to more than 150 music albums as a performer and a composer. His active participation in numerous Fusion-Contemporary festivals worldwide has spotlighted his talents across nations including Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Uruguay, USA, South Korea, France, Spain, China, India, Croatia, Turkey, Thailand, the UAE, England, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Morocco, and his home country, Canada. Furthermore, his recent collaborations with artists like Bjorn Meyer and Christoph Rezaei across various genres have garnered recognition from fellow artists and artistic organizations, leading to invitations to perform at prestigious international festivals.

In 2016, Kourosh Babaei relocated to Toronto with his family, propelled by a genuine desire to broaden his musical horizons as a performer and a composer. His remarkable accomplishments are a testament to his unwavering determination, tireless dedication, and unyielding commitment to sharing his exceptional talents with a global audience.