Nagisa | |
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Born | 6th–7th centuries |
Died | c. 628 |
Nationality | Persian |
Other names | Nakisa |
Occupation(s) | Harpist, Composer |
Known for | Noted harpist and composer of Sasanian music in the royal court of Khosrow II |
Notable work | Royal Khosrowvani |
Nagisa or Nakisa was a noted harpist and composer of Sasanian music in the royal court of Khosrow II (r. 590–628).[1] She was singing in this court.
Nizami mentioned her in his book Khosrow and Shirin. Amir Khosrow Dehlavi mentioned her in another story of Shirin and Khosrow[2].