Mohammad Reza Shajarian risked everything to defy Iran's regime, singing truth to power and uniting the country through his majestic vocals and lyrics. His lifelong pursuit of equality, free speech, and human rights is immortalized in his music, particularly in the animated film "Bird of Dawn", widely considered the Unofficial National Anthem for Iranian Freedom. The film explores Shajarian's music and lyrics in relation to Iran's watershed moments in history, serving as a microcosm of the country's journey to its current state.
The Voice of Dust and Ash
Maestro Shajarian, a renowned singer, defied the Iranian government's ban on music, facing exile, imprisonment, and even death, to spread a powerful message of freedom and unity through his voice.
