Biography (Mohammad Reza Shajarian)

Mohammad-Rezā Shajariān (Persian: محمدرضا شجريان) (born September 23, 1940 in Mash'had, Iran) is a legendary and critically acclaimed persian traditional singer, composer and Ostad (master) of Persian music. He has been called "Iran's greatest living master of persian classical music". In Persian classical dastgah music, singing is the most difficult art to master and Shajarian is the embodiment of the perfect singer and a major source of inspiration. Shajarian is also known for his skills in Persian calligraphy, and humanitarian activities.

Mohammad Reza Shajarian began singing spiritual songs at the age five under the supervision of his father. Only a few years later his precocious talent was to be renowned throughout the town of Mashhad. In spite of his religious upbringing, at the age of twelve he was familiarizing himself with the traditional song repertoire and the first piece he was to sing was the Gham-Angiz Goosheh of...

Album Records (Mohammad Reza Shajarian)

Saz va Avaz Ghat'eh Sooz va Godaz (The Burning) Introduction Chahar Mezrab Bote Chin Tasnif Pish Daramad Avaz Daramad Baade Saba Saz o Avaz Ashke Mahtab Tasnif Yad Bad Golchehreh I Kavir Sharang Dorna Baroun Foroud Saz & Avaz

Bidad Beyade Aref, Without You