TEHRAN-Veteran Iranian vocalist Aminollah Rashidi died of natural causes in Tehran on Friday at 99.

According to his daughter, Afsaneh, the body of the singer will be donated to the University of Medical Sciences for research. In this regard, no funeral procession will be held for him, Honaronline reported.

Born in Ravand, Isfahan Province, Rashidi became familiar with Radif in Iranian music by listening to gramophone records and the works of Iranian singers.

In 1946, the veteran singer migrated to Tehran, where he enrolled at Roudaki Hall under the tutelage of Mousa Maroufi to hone his singing skills. Thereafter, he continued his education with Mehdi Forough at the Conservatory of Music, studying the theory of contemporary music and vocalization.

He composed and sang in Radio Iran from 1948 until 1956. He has composed more than 120 songs. “Afsaneh” (Legend), “Ashk-e Sepideh” (Dawn Tears), “Jaan-e Jahan,” “Gol Afshan,” and “Jelve-ye Eshgh,” are among his famous works.

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