Shahmirza Moradi (Persian/Luri: ; also transliterated as Shamirza Moradi; 14 December 1924 – 14 December 1997) was an Iranian musician, who was exceptionally versed in playing sorna.
Biography Moradi was born in Dorud, Lorestan province to a Lur family. He started learning music as a child and learned Sorna from his father. In 1971, he began radio work; he then performed at the major cultural festivals in Iran, including those of Shiraz and Tehran. Thanks to the efforts of the Luri musician Ali Akbar Shekartchi, his first recordings were distributed in 1981.
In 1991, Moradi performed at the Avignon festival (southern France) and on the program of Persian nights 31 July and 1 August, at two successive concerts in the Cloître des Célestins in Paris. His son, Reza Moradi, used to accompany him on the dohol; Reza Moradi is also a kamancheh player, an instrument that he learned from his father.
Awards
Avignon Festival 1991, Paris, France Edition 45
See also Sorna Luri music Iranian Folk Music Dohol Lorestan
References
External links
Fujie, L. (1994). The Music of Lorestiin, Iran. Performed by Shahmirza Moradi and Reza Moradi. Text by Reza Mo'ini. CD with 7-page booklet in English. Nimbus Records NI 5397. 1994. Yearbook for Traditional Music, 26, 194-194. doi:10.2307/768281 Published By: Cambridge University Press 7 March 2019 McConnachie, J., Dorian, F., Dowell, V., Duane, O. (1999). World Music: Africa, Europe and the Middle East. United Kingdom: Rough Guides. World Music: Africa, Europe and the Middle East, By Frederick Dorian, Orla Duane, James, Page 362 Avec: maître Mohammad Musavi (ney) et maître Shah-Mirza Moradi (zurnâ), Production: Festival d'Avignon, France culture et France musique