Nagisa (harpist)

Nagisa
Born6th–7th centuries
Diedc. 628
NationalityPersian
Other namesNakisa
Occupation(s)Harpist, Composer
Known forNoted harpist and composer of Sasanian music in the royal court of Khosrow II
Notable workRoyal Khosrowvani

Nagisa or Nakisa was a noted harpist and composer of Sasanian music in the royal court of Khosrow II (r. 590–628). 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.

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