Shakila Iran, Islamic Republic Of
Biography
Shakila (born May 3, 1962, Tehran) is a Persian vocalist and master of classical Persian music. She studied both Persian classical music, (from maestro Mahmoud Karimi) and western classical music. In 2005, Shakila was awarded by Persian Academy Awards International for her modern Classical Performances. Shakila does not make the lyrics or melody herself. She is the youngest child of her family. At age nine she was invited to a television show, which caught the attention of producers.
