Siavash Ghomayshi Biography: Parents, Religion, Songs, Instagram, Height, Net Worth, Awards, Ethnicity

Siavash Ghomayshi is a legendary Iranian musician, singer, songwriter, and composer known for his pioneering work in Persian pop, blending classical Persian melodies with jazz, rock, and electronic influences.

Often regarded as the “father of trance music in Iran,” he has released numerous albums with emotional, nostalgic themes of love, homeland longing, and life reflections, achieving enduring popularity in the Iranian diaspora after emigrating post-1979 Revolution.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Siavash Ghomayshi
• Stage Name: Siavash Ghomayshi
• Born: June 11, 1945
• Age: 80 years old
• Birthplace: Ahvaz, Iran
• Nationality: Iranian
• Ethnicity: Iranian
• Occupation: Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Composer
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Ghomayshi
• Siblings: Unknown
• Spouse: Unknown
• Children: Alireza Ghomayshi
• Relationship: Unknown
• Net Worth: $1.5 million USD

Early Life And Education

Siavash Ghomayshi was born on June 11, 1945, in Ahvaz, Iran.

He was brought up by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ghomayshi, in a family with musical inclinations, though specific details on siblings remain limited in public sources.

He studied music in London, England, earning a master’s degree in classical jazz and pop music from the Royal Society of Arts.

He performed with British bands like The Insects and Avengers as a pianist and singer during his time abroad.

He returned to Iran around age 25, focusing on composition before the 1979 Revolution prompted his emigration. His ethnicity is Iranian.

Career

Siavash Ghomayshi started professionally in the early 1970s in Tehran, initially as a composer for artists like Zia, Betty, and Ebi. He released his debut album Farangis in 1972–1973.

After the 1979 Revolution restricted music activities, he left Iran in 1978 at age 33 and settled in Los Angeles, California, where he continued as a singer, songwriter, arranger, and producer.

He has released over 15–20 albums on labels like Caltex Records and Avang Music, experimenting with pop, world music, and electronic trance.

Notable successes include Ragbaar, Roozhaye Bi-Khatereh (Days with No Memories), Bi Sarzamin-tar az Baad (Landless Like the Wind), Taak (The Vine), and Yadegari (Memento).

He performs internationally, tours for the diaspora, and releases on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, maintaining influence with warm, intimate vocals and nostalgic themes.

Social Media

• YouTube Channel: Siavash Ghomayshi

Personal Life

Siavash Ghomayshi is currently 80 years old and his height is unknown.

His current relationship status is unknown, with no publicly detailed past relationships or spouse. He has at least one child, son Alireza Ghomayshi.

He has lived in Los Angeles for decades, maintaining privacy about family while focusing on music and diaspora community performances.

Net Worth

Siavash Ghomayshi’s net worth is estimated at $1.5 million USD.

His income primarily comes from music releases and streaming royalties on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube; digital sales and views of albums and iconic songs; live performances and international concerts/tours in the Iranian diaspora; songwriting and compositions for other artists; and related music industry activities as a veteran Iranian musician in exile.

Discography

• Farangis (1973)
• Hekayat (Anecdote) (1992)
• Khabe Baroon (Dreaming of the Rain) (1993)
• Taak (Vine) (1993)
• Ghesseye Golo Tagarg (The Story of the Flower and the Hailstone) (1994)
• Shahre Khorshid (City of the Sun) (1995, Instrumental)
• Havaye Khooneh (Nostalgic) (1996)
• Ghesseye Amir (Amir’s Story) (1996)
• Ghabe Shishei (Glass Frame) (1998)
• Bi Sarzamin-tar az Baad (Landless Like the Wind) (2003)
• Roozhaye Bi-Khatereh (Days with No Memories) (2005)
• Ragbaar (2008)
• Yadegari (2011)
• “Sargozasht”
• “Sunset to Sunrise”
• “Neghab”
• “Hadeseh”