Naghib Shanbehzadeh

Skillful and young percussionist and drummer, Naghib started playing music at the very young age of three, playing music in Boushehr and Kish beside his father Saeid. He mastered many traditional and Southern percussions. Dammam, Doholgap, Pipe, Kesser, Timpo, from his own region and Zarb from Iranian traditional music. He has been a permanent member of Ensemble Shanbezadeh since age of 10. He has shared stage with many great musicians of different genres, such Manu Kodjia, Billy Cobham and Trilok Gurtu. He is also a very fine drummer and played in Jazz and Gospel gigs. He plays with a high level of energy, creativity, dynamics and a strong connection with other musicians at any given performance. He studies occidental percussions at Conservatoire of Cretiel in Paris.