Iranian Kazemizad wins American music award
Iranian composer Aydin Kazemizad was honored at the Akademia Music Awards in the United States for his album ‘Hajastam O Vajastam.’
Kazemizad is the first Iranian musician to receive the Akademia Music Awards in the Children’s Music Album category, according to reports from International Affairs Department of the Institute for the Intellectual Development of Children and Young Adults.
Speaking about the album, Kazemizad expressed, “This album is the result of years of effort, study, and my experience in teaching and direct education of children through music, movement, and play, aiming to enhance various skills and abilities in children.”
He emphasized his dedication to creating and arranging a variety of practical songs for children.
Kazemizad added, “In this album, I tried to create and arrange songs from the perspective of children and their needs, while also understanding children’s music on a global scale. I am very happy that the outcome of these efforts has brought global recognition to me and my country in the field of children’s music. I hope this result becomes a turning point in the global production of music for Iranian children.”
“This buoyant album from Kazemizad is the kind of children’s music many of us unconsciously sought out long ago. ‘Hajastam O Vajastam’ is a heartfelt masterpiece with phenomenal guitar and instrumental stylings,” the album description reads.
The audio album ‘Hajastam O Vajastam’ was composed by Kazemizad, with lyrics by Mustafa Rahmandoust. The album is tailored for children aged four and above.
Kazemizad has already won the Bronze Medal for ‘Hajastam o Vajastam,’at the Global Music Awards.