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