‘Deep respect’: Iranians mourn singer Mohammad Reza Shajarian
Al Jazeera STUDIO
The much-loved iconic singer was also admired by many for his support of the 2009 Green Movement protests.
The much-loved iconic singer was also admired by many for his support of the 2009 Green Movement protests.
Mohammad Reza Shajarian, whose distinctive voice quavered to traditional Persian music on state radio for years before supporting..
The man dubbed "Maestro" was one of Iran's most celebrated singers but fell foul of authorities late in life.
With a voice by turns soaring and haunting, Shajarian was considered one of his nation's treasures — and then ran afoul of the..