Mojgan Shajarian, Pejman Hadadi & Amir Nojan

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Friday, June 13
Mojgan Shajarian, Pejman Hadadi & Amir Nojan
Persian Classical Music Performance
By
Shiraz Arts Academy
Date and time
Friday, June 13 · 8 – 9:30pm PDT
Location
Sunnyvale Theatre
550 East Remington Drive Sunnyvale, CA 94087
Refund Policy
No Refunds
About this event
Mojgan Shajarian
is an Iranian vocalist, visual artist, and designer. She is the daughter of the legendary Persian classical singer Mohammad Reza Shajarian. Mojgan was trained in traditional Persian music and singing under the guidance of her father and other renowned masters. She holds a master’s degree in painting and has combined her artistic sensibilities with her musical performances. In recent years, she has appeared in several concerts and musical collaborations, continuing the legacy of her father while bringing her own unique voice and artistic vision to the stage.
Pejman Hadadi
is a renowned Iranian percussionist, widely recognized for his mastery of the tombak and daf—traditional Persian drums. Born in Tehran in 1969, he began studying tombak at the age of ten with master teachers such as Assadollah Hejazi and Bahman Rajabi. In 1989, he moved to the United States and began performing professionally in 1991.
Hadadi has collaborated with some of the most celebrated artists in Persian classical music, including Hossein Alizadeh and the Dastan Ensemble, which he joined in 1995. He is also a founding member of the acclaimed percussion group Zarbang, performing at major festivals and concert halls worldwide.
In addition to his performances, Hadadi has developed innovative techniques and instruments, including a tunable frame drum called Pezhvāk. He has contributed to film scores and music for dance and is a dedicated teacher of Persian rhythmic traditions.
Amir Nojan
is an Iranian-born musician and master of the setar, a traditional Persian instrument. Born in Shiraz in 1980, he studied under great masters such as Mohammad Reza Lotfi, Jalal Zolfonun, and Dariush Tala’i. He founded the Nava Ensemble in 1998 and has performed internationally as a soloist and composer. In 2012, he established the Shiraz Arts Academy in San Jose, California. Nojan is known for his expressive improvisations and dedication to preserving Persian classical music.