Heydoo Hedayati

Heydar "Heydoo" Hedayati (born 1990 in Bushehr, Iran) is an Iranian composer, singer, photographer, and filmmaker known for his unique blend of traditional southern Iranian folk, maritime music with electronic and ambient sounds. After moving to Tehran to study filmmaking, he began his career in photography, later releasing music like the album "Tirishko," while researching and incorporating regional Iranian music, especially seafaring songs, into his work. Key Aspects of His Work & Career: Musical Style: Fuses traditional Persian folk (especially Bushehri music) with modern electronic, ambient, jazz, and experimental elements. Instruments: Early exposure to Ney-Anbaneh (traditional bagpipe) and percussion, later learning piano and incorporating diverse sounds. Themes: Draws heavily from Iranian seafaring and labor music, conducting research and creating videos on regional folk traditions. Visual Arts: Professional documentary and social photographer with exhibitions, also involved in filmmaking and cinematic projects. Notable Works: Released the album Tirishko, singles like "Mo si to," and collaborated with artists like Fardin Khalatbari.