Prince of Assyria

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Prince of Assyria
Born
Ninos Dankha

Baghdad, Iraq[1]
OriginSweden
GenresIndie, folk, singer-songwriter
Years active2009–present
LabelsKning Disk, Soliti, Busy Bee, PoA Records
Websitewww.princeofassyria.com

Prince of Assyria is the stage name of Swedish-Iraqi singer and songwriter Ninos Dankha. His music blends elements of Scandinavian folk and subtle Middle Eastern influences, often described as melancholic and introspective.[2][3]

Biography

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Ninos Dankha was born in Baghdad, Iraq, and moved to Sweden with his family when he was less than one year old.[4][5]

He first gained attention in 2009 with the single “What Ever You Want”, released by the Swedish label Kning Disk.[6][7] His debut album, Missing Note, was released in 2009/2010 and was noted for its sparse arrangements and lyrical tone.[8] The follow-up, Changing Places, appeared in 2014 on the Finnish label Soliti.[9] His third album, 3rd Level (2020), continued his minimalist sound and received a 4/5 review from Swedish daily Dagens Nyheter.[10]

Musical style

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Dankha’s music is characterized by a mixture of Nordic melancholy and Middle Eastern tonality, often using minimal arrangements, acoustic instrumentation, and introspective lyrics.[11][12]

Reception

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Prince of Assyria has received positive critical attention in both Scandinavian and international media. In a review for Dagens Nyheter, Mattias Dahlström described his music as “very beautiful folk pop” (väldigt vacker folkpop).[13] Télérama highlighted the honesty and vulnerability of his performance, stating that “his music demands honesty on stage.”[14] In The Forumist, writer Pejman Birounvand compared Dankha’s sound to that of Nick Drake and Tim Buckley, citing its “searching expression and pared-back honesty.”[15]

Discography

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Albums
  • Missing Note (2009/2010)[16]
  • Changing Places (2014)[17]
  • 3rd Level (2020)[18]
  • BOOK #4 (2025)[19]
Selected singles
  • “What Ever You Want” (2009)[20]

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