Introduction

Wigan Derderian, known as "Wigan", is one of the most prominent singers and artists of Iranian music, known as the "King of Iranian Music" due to his unique style and warm voice. With his innovative songs and performances, Wigan brought Iranian pop music to a new level and remains one of the icons of modern Iranian music.

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Biography

  WiganLinks to an external site. Born on November 13, 1929 in Hamedan, Iran, he was from an Armenian family and developed an interest in music from an early age. Wigan's family later moved to Tehran, where Wigan took his first steps in a musical career. Wigan initially worked as a guitarist and gradually turned to singing.

Wigan rose to fame in the 1950s with the release of his first works. His musical style, which was a combination of traditional Iranian music and Western elements, gained much attention and attracted a new generation of music listeners.

Works and achievements

WiganLinks to an external site. He performed more than 600 songs during his career, many of which have become enduring hits. Songs such as "The Smell of Wheat," "Moonlight," "Mountain Sunset," and "Blossoms" remain in the memories and are considered a part of Iranian musical culture.

One of the prominent features of Wigan's work was the use of the guitar in his performances. He was one of the first artists to introduce the guitar as the main instrument in Iranian pop music. This innovation made Wigan's musical style quickly popular among young people.

Collaborations and influence

Wigan collaborated with many of the great composers and poets of his time. These collaborations resulted in works that are still recognized as masterpieces of Iranian music. Prominent poets such as Bijan Tarqi and composers such as Anoushirvan Rouhani were among those who created unique works alongside Wigan.

Wigan's style and voice inspired many artists after him. He was able to open a new path for Iranian pop music by combining elements of Western and Iranian music. This influence continued not only in his own time, but also in subsequent generations and is still evident in Iranian music.

Immigration period

After the Islamic Revolution of Iran in 1979, Wigan, like many other artists, left Iran and immigrated to the United States. He continued his artistic activities during this period, performing in concerts and various programs. Although being away from his homeland was difficult for him, Wigan continued to maintain a connection with Iranian audiences through his works.

Artistic heritage

In addition to singing, Wigan was also active in cinema and played roles in several films. These activities demonstrate the multidimensionality of Wigan's artistic personality, which has made him one of the prominent figures in Iranian art.

After Wigan's death on October 24, 2003, his legacy lives on, and his works are re-read and reproduced by new generations. Many Iranian singers today are inspired by Wigan's style and voice, and consider him one of the greats of Iranian music.