Mohammad Reza Shajarian 1940-2020 | Songlines
Friday, October 9, 2020

Mohammad Reza Shajarian 1940-2020

By Laudan Nooshin

Iran is mourning the loss of Mohammad Reza Shajarian, the legendary master vocalist of Iranian classical music, who has passed away, aged 80, after a long period of illness.

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Mohammad Reza Shajarian pictured in 2007 ©Ali Rafiei/Fars News Agency

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