Mohammad-Reza Shajarian

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1. When was Mohammad-Reza Shajarian born?September 23, 1940
2. When did Mohammad-Reza Shajarian die?October 8, 2018 (age 77)
3. Where was Mohammad-Reza Shajarian born?Mashhad, Iran
4. What is Mohammad-Reza Shajarian known for?He was a famous singer from Iran who made Persian classical music popular worldwide.
5. How did he learn to sing?He learned from his father who recited the Quran and studied with masters to master the Dastgah system, Avaz, and Tasnif.

Musiqi-e Sonnati-ye Iran: The formal term for traditional Persian classical music, characterized by its complex modal system and improvisational elements.
Avaz: The art of vocal improvisation within the Dastgah system, allowing for significant personal expression and creativity.
Tasnif: A composed song within Persian classical music, often featuring poetic lyrics and a more structured melodic form.
Microtonal Inflections: Subtle variations in pitch that fall between the standard notes of Western music, crucial for the expressive quality of Persian music.