Arash Sobhani

Arash Sobhani
Native name آرش سبحانی
Born 1971
Tehran, Iran
Origin Iranian
Genres Rock, Blues rock, Alternative rock and Country rock
Occupation(s) Musician and television host
Instruments Vocals, guitarist
Years active 1987–present
Associated acts Kiosk
Website kiosktheband.com

Seyed Arash Sobhani (Persian: آرش سبحانی, born 1971 in Tehran[1]) is an Iranian musician and television host. He is the lead singer and guitarist of underground rock band Kiosk and the host of OnTen, a satirical news program that airs on VOA Persian.[2]

Sobhani was born and raised in Tehran, and attended Isfahan University of Art from where he earned a MA in Architecture. He moved to the United States in 2005 to release Kiosk's first album, Ordinary Man. Since then, they have released 7 albums.

References

  1. "Video - Kiosk: 'Hey Man, Pull Over'". PBS Frontline Tehran Bureau. 2011. Retrieved May 12, 2014.
  2. "New VOA Show Lampoons Iranian Politics". Voice of America. 2012. Retrieved May 10, 2014.
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