Farhang Sharif (Persian: فرهنگ شریف) (Amol, Iran, 1931 - September 7, 2016) was a renowned Iranian tar (lute) player. Farhang Sharif learned music under the mentorship of his father starting at a young age. As a result, he performed his first radio solo at the age of 12. Sharif has collaborated with notable musicians such as Mohammad-Reza Shajarian, Akbar Golpaigani, Gholam Hossein Banan, Iraj and Mahmoud Khansari. He has also been in attendance at the Berlin music festival. Read more on Last.fm