Cyrus Faryar (Persian: سیروس فریار; born February 26, 1936)[1] is an Iranian-Americanfolk musician, songwriter and record producer. He was active in musical, theatrical and performance events in high school. After graduating from high school and attending college, he became involved in the entertainment industry, opening the first coffee house in Hawaii. He later moved to Southern California and became active with several groups. When Dave Guard left the Kingston Trio to pursue his interest in early folk music styles, Guard asked Faryar to join his new group, the Whiskeyhill Singers. After the Whiskeyhill Singers disbanded, Faryar moved to San Diego to perform with other folk musicians. After his San Diego period, Faryar returned to Hawaii, where he helped form the Modern Folk Quartet, and produced two records in his eclectic neo-folk style. Still living in Hawaii, he continues to perform occasionally with his recognizable and distinctive deep baritone voice.
Cyrus Faryar was born in Tehran, Iran[2] to a family of Persian descent. He and his family lived in England for several years before moving to Hawaii, where he was a childhood friend of folk singer Dave Guard.[1] He attended Punahou School, graduating in 1953. He attended the University of Hawaii in Manoa Valley, but left before obtaining his degree.
Professional life and accomplishments
By 1957, Faryar's avant-garde interests led him to establish a "beat" style coffee house in Honolulu.[2] Faryar's Greensleeves coffee house was, like those popularized first by San Francisco's beat generation in the Broadway section of the city, a gathering place for local musicians, poets and writers.[2]
By 1961, Faryar had left Honolulu and established himself in San Diego. Dave Guard then recruited him to join his new group, the Whiskeyhill Singers, who also included Judy Henske.[2]
Faryar released two solo albums as a singer-songwriter in the early 1970s, but became better known as a producer, particularly for the Firesign Theatre, and for playing in sessions for Linda Ronstadt and others.[1] He has also continued to record and tour with reformed versions of the Modern Folk Quartet (or Quintet),[2] as well as recording Hawaiian music.[1]
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