Shahmirza Moradi

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 Shekartch i, 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