Mohammad Reza Shajarian is a legendary Persian traditional musician who is touring Australia with a message of peace….. www.abc.net.au worldmusic.nationalgeographic.com Mohammad Reza Shajarian (born …in Mashhad, Iran) is an internationally and critically acclaimed Persian traditional singer, composer and ostad (master) of Persian music., Shajarian is also known for his skills in Persian calligraphy, and humanitarian activities….. After Iranian notorious presidential election on 12 June 2009, the legendary singer sided with the Iranian people. When Iranian unpopular president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad referred to the protests as “dust and trash”, Shajarian participated in a telephone interview with BBC Persian channel and referred to himself and his voice as the voice of dust and trash: “It is the voice of dust and trash and it will always ramain the voice of dust and trash.” He also asked IRIB (Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting) to stop broadcasting his songs. He metioned that his famous song “Iran, Ey Saraye Omid” (Iran, the land of Hope), has no relation with the current situation of his country….. iranians.kodoom.com Ostad Mohammad Reza Shajarian www.easypersian.com (MUSIC tracks – listen…)