Homayoun Shajarian
Homayoun Shajarian (Persian: همايون شجريان, born 21 May 1975) is an Iranian classical music singer.[1]
Homayoun Shajarian همایون شجریان | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 21 May 1975 Tehran, Iran |
| Origin | Mashhad, Iran |
| Genres | Persian traditional music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer- Musician |
| Years active | 1991–present |
| Labels | TombakKamancheh |
Biography
Shajarian was born in Tehran and is the son of Mohammad-Reza Shajarian, a grand master vocalist of Persian traditional music. At a young age, he began studying the tombak, a Persian hand drum, and Persian traditional vocal Avaz.
Shajarian attended Tehran Conservatory of Music choosing Kamancheh as his professional instrument and was tutored by Ardeshir Kamkar. In 1991, he accompanied his father in concerts of Ava Music Ensemble in the United States, Europe and Iran, playing Tombak and from 1999 on, he started accompanying his father also on vocals. His first independent work Nassim-e Vasl, composed by Mohammad Javad Zarrabian, was released on his 28th birthday, on 21 May 2003. He performed live-stream concert on 24 May 2020 during coronavirus pandemic.[2] His latest track, Souvashoun was released in 2021.
Discography
| Year | Persian Title | English Title | Composer | Further Notes |
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| 2003 | نسیم وصل Nasim-e vasl | - | Mohammad Javad Zarabian | |
| 2004 | ناشکیبا Nashakiba | - | Ardeshir Kamkar | |
| 2004 | شوق دوست Showq-e doost | - | Mohammad Javad Zarabian | |
| 2005 | نقش‌خیال Naghsh-e khiyal | - | Ali Qamsari | |
| 2006 | باستاره‌ها Ba setareh ha | - | Mohammad Javad Zarabian | |
| 2008 | قیژک کولی Gheyzhaak-e kouli | - | Hamid Motebassem | with Dastan Ensemble |
| 2008 | خورشید آرزو Khorshid-e arezoo | - | Saeed Farajpouri | with Dastan Ensemble |
| 2009 | آب، نان، آواز Ab, nan, Avaz | - | Ali Qamsari | |
| 2011 | شب جدایی Shab-e jodayi | - | ||
| 2013 | سیمرغ Simorq | - | Hamid Motebassem | |
| 2013 | چه آتش‌ها Che Atash'ha | - | Ali Qamsari | |
| var | شوق نامه Showq nameh | - | Mohammad-Reza Darvishi | with Abd al-Qadir Maraghi Group |
| 2012 | ای جان جان بی من مرو Ey jan-e jan bi man maro | - | Saeed Farajpouri | with Dastan Ensemble |
| 2014 | نه فرشته ام نه شیطان Na Fereshteam Na sheitan | Beyond Any Form | Tahmoures Pournazeri | |
| 2015 | مستور و مست Mastoor o Mast | The Occult and the Intoxicated | Jano Baghoumian | |
| 2015 | خداوندان اسرار Khodavandane Asrar | The Lords Of Secrets | Sohrab Pournazeri | |
| 2016 | آرایش غلیظ Arayesh-e Ghaliz | Heavy Make-Up | Sohrab Pournazeri | Soundtrack to the Film of Arayesh-e Ghaliz |
| 2017 | رگ خواب Rag-e Khaab | Subdued | Sohrab Pournazeri | Soundtrack to the Film of Rag-e Khaab |
| 2017 | امشب کنار غزلهای من بخواب Emshab Kenar-e Ghazalhaye Man Bekhab | - | Fardin Khalatbari | |
| 2018 | ایران من Iran-e Man | Iran | Sohrab Pournazeri | |
| 2019 | افسانه چشمهایت Afsane Chashmhayat | - | Mahyar Alizadeh | feat Alireza Ghorbani |
| 2021 | سووشون Souvashoun | Souvashoun | Tahmoures Pournazeri | In response to 2020 Kabul University attack, his father's death, and the anniversary of Ukrainian International Airlines Flight 752. Based on the Persian legend of Siyavash. |
| 2021 | می خواهم زنده بمانم | I want to live | Reza Sadeghi | Film |
See also
References
- "Homayoun Shajarian". www.parstimes.com. Retrieved 23 July 2021.
- "Homayoun Shajarian holds Online Concert at Vahdat Hall".
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Homayoun Shajarian. |
- (in Persian) Interview with BBC