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| Born = {{birthdate and age|mf=yes|1984|5|21}} <br /> [[Shiraz]], Iran |
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| genre = [[Pop]], [[Dance]],[[World music| |
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| occupation = Singer-Songwriter, musician, composer, MTS |
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Arsi Nami | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Arsalan Nami (Arsi) |
| Genres | Pop, Dance,World, Electronic |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-Songwriter, musician, composer, MTS |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, |
| Website | www |
Arsalan Nami best known as Arsi Nami,[1] was born on May 21, 1984 in Shiraz, Iran, is an international singer and songwriter living in Los Angeles, California raised in Sweden.
His breakthrough came when he participated on "Aiming at the Stars" a national talent show program televised on TV4 (Sweden), Sikta Mot Stjärnorna[2] much like American Idol, singing live on television. After two auditions where 3000 participated, he became one of the forty-five to enter the show singing "Hero" (originally by Enrique Iglesias), ending in 2nd place.[3]
His music is in a variety of styles from dance, pop, electonica to Worldrhythm touches indicative of his upbringing. His tracks "Never Be Lonely" and dance version of "She Wants to Fly" collab with Levi Whalen played on major hit radiostations around the world web. "Never Be Lonely" is also featured as an Official track for Video Game Good Game Disco.[4]
His composed music has also been featured in soundtrack of Cannes film festival movie "Crown Prince of Heaven".[5]
Arsi Nami's remake of world famous song Besame Mucho with producer Levi Whalen and Jacqueline Padilla is the first duo and dance version of the song in the history.
Arsi is also known for writing,performing and dedicating his works for freedom, human rights and health foundations. His hitsong "She Wants to Fly" was written and dedicated to "the innocent people of Iran who sacrificed their lives for freedom during the Summer 2009 elections", which has been broadcast on major TV networks around the world such as Peace Day Television show with world figures Dali Lama, Bono, U2, Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Angelina Jolie etc.[6]
All music, lyrics, and instruments are played, written by him.[7] He co-directed, produced, and edited two of his music videos: "100 Miles" and "Heaven Knows", which have been broadcast through mainstream medium giants such as MTV UK. His Music Video 100 Miles was also featured at the '''Laemmie Theaters Santa Monica SMC Film Festival, Persian major television channels and more.
Special feature performances
- Malibu Music Awards Festival 2011 [8]
- Save The Culture - Hand in Hand with Persian Stars - Red Carpet Event[9] singing "She Wants to Fly" and "Besame Mucho"
- Singing as a Tenor for Gary Schyman's Orchestra for his world known music written for games Biochock and Dante's Inferno
- Guest singer at "Stand Up For Cancer" at UCLA
- Opening Gala of Valley Performance Art Center 2011- Solo Tenor “Brand New Day”[10]
- Other performances include[7]
- His performance at the consecutive sold out Folklorico World Dance Performance at The Broad Stage in Santa Monica, California singing and dancing rumba, paso-doble, waltz and tango.[11]
- Arsi has also appeared in the lineup at Swedens biggest Music Festival Kalajs Rix Fm for Four consecutive years.
- He performed as a guest artist at The benefiting Cancer Foundation Fashion Show at Taglyan Palace Hollywood.
- He was the first Persian Swedish to perform at the SBCC Santa Barbara International Fashion Show benefiting International Children Foundation.
- He appeared as guest singer at Stars Shine Bright X-Mas performance at MBar Hollywood benefiting Children's Boosh Foundation.
Awards and nominations
- Arsi has been nominated as 2010 UGT Talent Award Show best leadsinger.[12]
- He has been awarded the Iranian.com award.[13]
Acting
Arsi Nami's latest acting appearance include:
- Jenny & Johnny PSA shoot with producer of Avatar/Titanic Jon Landau at New Deal Studios.
Music singles
- "Besame Mucho" feat Levi Whalen & Jaqueline Padilla ( July 2011)
- "Keep Falling in Love" feat Florence Rezvani ( 2011)
- "Never Be Lonely" (2010)
- "She Wants to Fly" (Dedicated for freedom in Iran) (2009)
- "100 Miles" (2008)
- "Heaven Knows" (2003)
- "Miracle" (2002)
References
- ^ "The Modern Magazine for Persian Music, Celebrations, Cuisine, Culture & Community". Persianmirror.com. 1984-05-21. Retrieved 2011-08-06.
- ^ "Sikta mot stjärnorna - Wikipedia" (in Template:Sv icon). Sv.wikipedia.org. 1994-09-09. Retrieved 2011-08-06.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ^ "Google Translate". Translate.google.com. Retrieved 2011-08-06.
- ^ "arsi.tk". arsi.tk. Retrieved 2011-08-06.
- ^ Crown Prince of Heaven (2010) - Soundtracks
- ^ arsidottk. "Arsi Nami - She Wants to Fly - Dedication to the People of Iran - For freedom - | PeaceDay Global Broadcast". Peaceday.tv. Retrieved 2011-08-06.
- ^ a b "Celebrity | Arsi Nami". PopStar. Retrieved 2011-08-06.
- ^ http://www.radiojavan.com/events/event/2337.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Save the Culture-Appreciation of Radio Iran 670AM - Art Galleries, California State University Northridge". Events.dailynews.com. 2011-07-31. Retrieved 2011-08-06.
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ "arsi.tk". arsi.tk. Retrieved 2011-08-06.
- ^ from Party Girl. "Arsalan (Arsi) Nami". Iranian.com. Retrieved 2011-08-06.
- ^ "Arsi Nami". SimplyHitMakers. Retrieved 2011-08-06.