singer, songwriter, poet, writer, painter and film director
Years active
? – 2014
Musical artist
Abbas Kamandi (
Kurdish: عەباس کەمەندی; January 1, 1952 – May 21, 2014) was a Kurdish singer, songwriter, poet, writer, painter, and film director.[1][2][3][4]
He was born in
Sanandaj and was the son of Ali Kamandi. He died at 62. Kamandi's music was popular and celebrated in Kurdish culture. He is remembered for his traditional songs and for advocating for Kurdish music.[5]