Aref Arefkia, known by the mononym Aref (born August 10, 1940) is an Iranian pop music singer and former actor. He is known as “The king of hearts” and “The Legend of pop” in Homeland.He graduated from the Tehran Industrial School of Art in 1958. Before starting his career as a singer, Aref worked as a teacher at Qazvin industrial school of Art for two years, but the truth is that he has been singing since he was 12 years old.In the 1960s, Aref introduced a new wave of romantic styles to the large spectrum of romantic Persian music. After the Islamic revolution Aref left Homeland and went to London and Los Angeles. He has one son and four daughters.
His first hit was “Daryacheye Noor”, which is still popular among all Persans. Aref and his family left Iran in 1979, following the Islamic Revolution. He first lived in London, England, for three years, then moved to Los Angeles, United States.A number of songs: I present you (August 2018), that’s Enough (June 2018), Peshmerga (February 2017), who better than you (November 2016), Love (July 2016), Bagh-e Darya (February 2016), Mondgar (December 2015), Don’t Cry (January 1, 2015), Song of Nostalgia (June 2014), Love (May 19, 2014), Storm (October 1, 2013), Aramesh (2012), If you’re not (with Reza Naderi- 2011), Stars, Fire (2007), Persian Gulf.
