Hayedeh (هایده)

Popular Iranian musician Hayedeh is renowned for her sweet vocals and moving performances. "Saghi", "Soghati", and "Deleh Divuneh" are some of her most well-known songs. The cheerful and vivacious song "Saghi" has a captivating melody and percussion that moves to the beat. A more depressing ballad called "Soghati" features Hayedeh's voice soar over a soft guitar backdrop. With its slow, melancholy tune, "Deleh Divuneh" is a hauntingly lovely song that displays Hayedeh's variety of emotions.

The songs "Halghe Tala (Moein)", "Shabeh Eshgh", "Bezan Tar", "Empress (feat. Hayedeh)", "Nagoo Nemiyam", "Tavalod (Andy)", and "Ravi" are some of Hayedeh's other well-known compositions. Although each of these songs has a distinct tone and style, they all highlight Hayedeh's extraordinary talent as a singer and performer.

Overall, followers of Iranian and Middle Eastern folk music continue to adore Hayedeh's music. Her work is still cherished by new audiences because of the genre's lasting influence on her emotive performances and powerful voice.

Even though Hayedeh, a great singer of Iranian folk music, passed away in 1990, her music still moves and enthralls listeners all over the world. Although the late singer hasn't released any new music, her timeless tunes have been variously reworked and reinterpreted.

"Behtarin - Persian Music (2016)" is one of the most recent CDs that includes music by Hayedeh. Classic Persian songs are included on this album, including some of Hayedeh's most cherished compositions including "Ghesseye Eshq" and "Soghati." The album highlights both Hayedeh's distinctive singing technique and the timeless allure of traditional Persian music.

In terms of fresh remixes and singles, Hayedeh's music has recently received a contemporary makeover. Bezan Taar (DJ Borhan Remix) (2023), rwz nshT w Trbh (trnh fylm) (2023), Leyla (2023), and Mastiam (Kiarash Khalili Remix) (2023) are a few of the most recent albums to feature her music. These remixes give Hayedeh's music a new spin by fusing conventional Persian rhythms with contemporary beats and electronic elements.

Despite Hayedeh's passing more than 30 years ago, Iranian society continues to value and be influenced by her music. Her reputation as one of Iran's best folk singers lives on through her music, and her timeless songs continue to inspire new generations of musicians and listeners.

Throughout her career, Hayedeh worked with many musicians, but some of the most prominent were with Moein, Hiatus, Dariush, Andy, and Sattar. "Halghe Tala," a song she co-wrote with Moein, rose to popularity in Iran. The pair's intermingled vocals enhanced one another to produce a stunning and melodic song. "Tavalod," another duet with Moein, was likewise a financial hit and demonstrated their ability to harmonize their vocals.

The Middle Eastern and electronic music that Hayedeh and Hiatus used for the song "Empress" was a singular synthesis. The song's soulful vocals by Hayedeh are layered over a contemporary electronic beat to provide an avant-garde vibe. Another noteworthy collaboration was on the song "Shenidan" with Dariush. The words of the song, which were about the pain of separation, were masterfully captured by Hayedeh and Dariush's vocals.

Last but not least, the song "Aroosi," which Hayedeh and Sattar collaborated on, was a lovely duet that demonstrated the singers' breadth of emotions. The lyrics of the song were about a couple's wedding day, and Hayedeh and Sattar's vocals blended nicely, evoking an emotional and romantic atmosphere.

Together, Hayedeh and these artists have served to highlight her brilliance and range as a singer. Some of the most enduring and memorable melodies in Iranian music history were produced by her ability to combine her voice with that of other musicians and musical styles.