SHAJARIAN, Tasnife Del Divooneh

Mohammad Reza Shajarian
-born September 23, 1940 in Mashhad, Iran-
is an internationally and critically acclaimed Persian traditional singer, composer and ostad (master) of Persian music.He has been called "Iran's greatest living master of traditional Persian music." Shajarian is also known for his skills in Persian calligraphy, and humanitarian activities.

Shajarian has collaborated with Parviz Meshkatian, Mohammad Reza Lotfi, Hossein Alizadeh, and Faramarz Payvar. He is recognised as skilled singer in the challenging traditional Dastgah style. In 1999 UNESCO in France presented him with the Picasso Award.

Awards and distinctions:
Nushin medal (2008)
The UNESCO award - the UNESCO Mozart Medal[5] (2006)
Nominated for Grammy award in Best World Music (2006)
Nominated for Grammy award in Best World Music (2004)
Irans best classical vocalist (2000)
Golden Picasso Medal (1999), one of UNESCO's highest honors
National radio and television golden cup (1977)
Prize presented by Turkish parliament speaker (1976)

Category:

Music

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