Rahman Asadollahi

“Ana” Rahman Asadollahi

The world’s premier Azerbaijani accordion player musician, composer and conductor, Rahman Asadollahi performed in Europe, Asia and America. While conducting Azerbaijani concerts in Iran from 1969 to 1985, the artist became known as the Master of all accordion players. He won the first prize among 650 players of «All European Accordion and Harmonica Championship» in Switzerland, 1995. Rahman Asadollahi has become a living legend for the Azerbaijani people and the lovers of accordion music. Since 1999 this incredibly talented composer and performing artist lives in the United States.

This is an instrumental recording of passionate traditional and folk Azerbaijani music. Asadollahi performed on garmon (Azerbaijani accordion) with The Orchestra of Azerbaijani Folkloric Music conducted by Nariman Azimoff. Recording was done in Baku, Republic of Azerbaijan.
«One native star is Rahman Asadollahi, a virtuoso on the garmon…His music has a dreamlike quality, blending Middle Eastern rhythms with a European melodic structure …»
Max Millard, SFWeekly
“A dissident songwriter and political exile, Asadollahi brought a Middle Eastern soloist passion to his playing. His improvisation in the modes of Shur and Segah were reminiscent of the late Argentinean bandoneon maser, Astor Piazolla, in their absolute authority.”
David M. Roche, New California Media

“The winner of the 1995 All European Hohner Accordion and Harmonica Championships, Rahman Asadollahi travels the world performing the soulful and passionate music of the Azerbaijani people.“
Bloomington Times, IL

“In Azerbaijan there is no one who does not know who Rahman Asadollahi is.”
Azadlik Magazine