Ali Akbar Sheyda (one of the most famous Tasnif-composers of the Qajar Style)

Sheyda was born in c.1843 in Shiraz. He was a poet, calligrapher, musician and setar player. He was for a while an administartor of the government and migrated to Tehran, Sheyda was spotted out by some distinguished men of his age and was initated in a mystic sect.

He was the first Qajar  musician that composed only tasnifs and he did not refuse to get known as a tasnif-composer. He was , besides, the song writer of his own compositions. ''Ala Saqia'', ''Cheshm-e bi Sorme'' and ''Dush Dush'' are some of his tasnifs. Sheyda's tasnifs were performed in different times and with different settings and styles.

Source:  An Introduction to Iraninan music booklet from Mahoor Institute of Culture and Art

 

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