Abbas Kamandi
Abbas Kamandi was a Kurdish singer, songwriter, poet, writer, painter, and film director. He won his first writing award for the best story at the age of 18.
He was born in Sanandaj and was the son of Ali Kamandi. He died at 62. Kamandi's music was popular and celebrated in Kurdish culture. He is remembered for his traditional songs and for advocating for Kurdish music.
Discography/Works
Albums
- "Glavyzh"
- "Pershang / Music Ensemble: The Kamkars"
- "Ouraman / Music Ensemble: The Kamkars"
- "Kyzhy Kurd"
Screenplays
- 1. Asb
- 2. Yek Sabad Alaf
- 3. Parvaz Dar Ghafas
- 4. Ersie Mame Rehim
- 5. Ozve Jadide OPEC
- 6. Nabarde Ramadie
- 7. Koche Sorkh
- 8. Vakil Aval
- 9. Ghalam o Sheytan
- 10. Pahlavan Panbe
Programs produced
- 1. manzel nou mobarak
- 2. Puppet Show of pahlevan panbe
- 3.Documentary kona havaran
Books
- 1. Kurdish and Persian Poetry
- 2. Poetry Collection of Mirza Shafi
- 3. The Ancient Sport of Kurdish Heroes
- 4. Biography of Seyed Ali Asghar Kurdistani
- 5. Hawraman
- 6. Decoding the Cultural Manifestations
- 7. Collection of Hejai Poetry Before Islam