Mohammad-Reza Shajarian - Awards and Distinctions

Awards and Distinctions

  • One of NPR's 50 great voices. (2010)
  • Nushin medal (2008)
  • The UNESCO award - the UNESCO Mozart Medal (2006)
  • Nominated for Grammy award in Best World Music (2006)
  • Nominated for Grammy award in Best World Music (2004)
  • Iran’s best classical vocalist (2000)
  • Golden Picasso Medal (1999), one of UNESCO's highest honors
  • National radio and television golden cup (1977)
  • Prize presented by Turkish parliament speaker (1976)

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