Shahram Shabpareh, a leading Iranian singer and composer of pop music was born on February 6, 1948, in Tehran into a family of music lovers. His father Mohammad, a military officer, and his mother, Foroughozzaman, an educator/teacher, both played musical instruments. Shahram’s two brothers, Shahbal and Shahnam, and sister Shahnaz, also had professional music careers. Shahbal, a clarinet player, is the founder of the “Black Cats,” a legendary Persian pop music band. Shahnam is a professional guitarist living in Texas, and Shahnaz is a graduate of the reputable Vienna Music Conservatory in piano.