Kavus Torabi

Kavus Torabi
Kavus Torabi
	Torabi in 2022
Background information
Born	5 December 1971; Tehran, Iran
Origin	Plymouth, UK
Genres	Psychedelia; progressive rock;
Occupations	Musician; composer; record label owner; radio broadcaster; DJ;
Instruments	Guitar; vocals;
Years active	1988–present
Labels	Believers Roast
Member of	Cardiacs; Guapo; Knifeworld; Gong; Admirals Hard; The Utopia Strong; The Holy Family; Miranda Sex Garden;
Formerly of	Die Laughing; The Monsoon Bassoon; Miss Helsinki; North Sea Radio Orchestra; Authority; Hatchjaw and Bassett; Chrome Hoof;
Spouse(s)	Dawn Staple (m. 2003)

Kavus Torabi (born 5 December 1971) is a British-Iranian musician, composer, record label owner and radio broadcaster. A multi-instrumentalist, he is known for his work in the psychedelic, avant-garde rock field (primarily as a guitarist). Torabi was one of the founding members of the Monsoon Bassoon (as singer, guitarist and one of the two primary composers), was a member of cult progressive rock group Cardiacs, and fronts and plays guitar for the current lineup of legendary psychedelic band Gong.

Torabi also leads his own group Knifeworld and is a member of Guapo and The Utopia Strong. He sometimes tours and records with Mediæval Bæbes and Rob Crow, and frequently collaborates with other notable artists working in left-field music.

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