Persian classical music ensemble
Masters of Persian Music
Formed2000
CountryIran
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Biography
Masters of Persian Music is a Persian music group. The 2010 Masters of Persian Music: Three Generations performers include:
Mohammad Reza Shajarian: Vocals
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Hossein Alizadeh: Tar
Kayhan Kalhor: Kamancheh
Mohammad Reza Ebrahimi: Barbat (lute)
Pezhham Akhavass: Tombak and Daf
Hamidreza Maleki: Santur
Rouzbeh Rahimi: Santur
Siamak Jahangiry: Ney
Hamid Reza Nourbakhsh: vocals
Homayoun Shajarian: vocals and Tonbak
They are superstars in Iran, and they are generally viewed as Iran's greatest classical musicians.
They also tour abroad.
Their album Faryad ("The Cry") was nominated in the category of Best Traditional World Music Album at the 48th annual Grammy Awards.
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