A documentary about Mohammadreza Shajarian on BBC Persian
Mohammadreza Shajarian is currently the most prominent traditional music singer in Iran. He is very popluar among Iranian people of all ages because of his magical voice and music and also his beliefs in freedom and liberty. He has been always alongside the Iraninan people and never allowed the powers, either the former Shah of Iran or the current Islamic Republic, use his music to achieve their political goals.
At the time of Bam earthquake disaster, he did his best to hold concerts and perform many other cultural activities to help the poor people who had lost everything in that quake.
After the 2009 rigged presidential election in Iran, he recored and released a song titled "Language of Fire" in protest to what was happening in Iran.
By the way, this is Mohammadreza Shajarian's official website: delawaz.com
BBC Persian has recently broadcasted an almost one hour documentary about the maestro; if you know Persian language don't miss this.
Joint Song by Arian Music Band and Chris De Burgh
Iranian Arian Music Band and famous Irish singer, Chris De Burgh, are working on a joint song. According to Mohsen Rajabpour, managing director of Arian Band "A Medlody for Peace" is the name of this song and with the theme of love and respect to human beliefs, and soon will be presented inside and outside the country.
This new song will be shipped with 4th Arian album in the next few months.
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