Farid Zoland
Farid Zoland is an Afghan songwriter and composer. He has collaborated with many musicians from other countries, most notably from Iran.
Early life
He comes from a family of musicians with father Jalil Zaland and siblings Shahla Zaland and Wahid Zaland.Education
After receiving preliminary education in music from his father in Kabul, Zaland received formal education in music at the University of Tehran. He studied music score, theory, and composition at the University of Southern California from 1980 to 1982.Career
Zoland went on to compose and produce many of the most iconic Iranian songs for major artists like Dariush, Ebi, Googoosh, Hayedeh, Leila Forouhar, and Moein. He has also collaborated with American musicians, namely Lloyd Miller.He has also had minor acting roles.