Mahmud Shaterian (1944–2006) was a famous
Iranian Azerbaijani
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master. He was born in
Ahrab district of
Tabriz
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. He had great role in surviving and preserving
Azerbaijani music in
Iran
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. He was also active in Radio and Television orchestra of Iran.
Sources
Mahmud ShaterianFars News
External links
Reference Site of Azerbaijani Music
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Musicians from Tabriz
1944 births
2006 deaths
Iranian composers