Mohammad-Reza Shajarian (Persian: محمدرضا شجريان; Persian pronunciation: [mohæmːæd ɾeˈzɒː ʃædʒæɾiˈɒːn], 23 September 1940 – 8 October 2020) [1] was an Iranian singer and master …

Shajarian was also known for his skills in Persian calligraphy, and humanitarian activities. Both within Iran and worldwide, Mohammad Reza Shajarian was widely considered the foremost …

Shajarian started his singing career in 1959 at Radio Khorasan, rising to prominence in the 1960s with his distinct singing style. Shajarian was one of the very few singers who managed to get...

Jun 6, 2025 · Find top songs and albums by Mohammad-Reza Shajarian including Your Drunken Eyes, Ashke Mahtab and more.

Dec 22, 2025 · Shajarian is the most famous living Iranian traditional musician and singer. In 1999 UNESCO in France presented him with the prestigious Picasso Award, one of Europe's …

Oct 8, 2020 · With a voice by turns soaring and haunting, Shajarian was considered one of his nation's treasures — and then ran afoul of the regime. He died Thursday in Tehran at age 80.

Mohammad Reza Shajarian is the undisputed master of Persian traditional (classical) singing. He is regarded as a national treasure by both musicians and music lovers.

With the visit of the incredible, honey-voiced Mohammad Reza Shajarian from Iran, we lucked out by having him sing on not just any day, but on the biggest holiday of the Persian calendar: …

He was a composer, known for Kingdom of Heaven (2005), Rhino Season (2012) and The First Letter (2003). He was married to Katayoun Khansari and Farkhondeh Golafshan. He died on 8 …

Mohamed Reza Shajarian is an Iranian singer generally acknowledged by critics to be the greatest living male singer in the classical tradition of Persian music.