Nashit
Iranian musician
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Nashit (Arabic: نشیط derived from Persian: نشید; fl. second half of the 7th century) was a singer of Persian[1][2] origin, acquired as a slave by Abd Allah b. Dja'far b. Abi Talib, and who flourished in the second half of the 1st century A.H. in Medina.
OccupationSinger
YearsactiveSecond half of the 1st century A.H. in Medina
KnownforIntroducing Persian style of singing to Medina
Nashit (Arabic: نشیط derived from Persian: نشید) | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Singer |
| Years active | Second half of the 1st century A.H. in Medina |
| Known for | Introducing Persian style of singing to Medina |
His Persian style of singing was a great success there, compelling other singers to imitate it, but Nashit himself had to learn the Arab style and songs in order to enlarge his repertoire.[1]
