Siavash Ghomeishi, born on June 11, 1945 in Ahvaz, Iran, is an Iranian singer-songwriter and musician. He began composing at age 12 and studied music in London, performing with bands like the Avengers and the Insects. Returning to Iran at 25, Ghomeishi composed for prominent artists such as Ebi, Moein, Googoosh, Aref, Mansour, Leila Forouhar, and Shohreh Solati. His first song, "Ghayeghran" (Boatman), was written for Zia when he was 13. In the late 1970s, Ghomeishi left Iran and settled in Los Angeles. Notable albums include Hekayat (Anecdote) (1992), Taak (Vine) (1993), and Ragbaar (Rain Shower) (2008). He is known for incorporating electronic music elements into his work, earning him the title "father of trance music in Iran." In 2017, he released his latest album Sargozasht (History).
