Morq-e sahar
"Morqe Sahar" (Persian: مرغ سحر) (translated as Dawn Bird / Bird of Dawn / The Nightingale) is an Iranian tasnif written by Morteza Neidavoud and Mohammad-Taqi Bahar in early 20th century under the influence of Iranian constitutional revolution. Bahar wrote the poem while he was in prison. It was first recorded in 1927 by Iranoddole Helen or Taj Esfahani. is also noted as one of the earliest singers recording Morgh-e sahar.[1] Its content deals with political and social issues. It was later performed by numerous Iranian singers including Qamar-ol-Moluk Vaziri, Mohammad-Reza Shajarian, Leila Forouhar, Homayoun Shajarian, Farhad Mehrad, Shakila, Mohsen Namjoo,[2] Reza Sadeghi, and .
The song gained heightened popularity as the encore song performed by Maestro Mohammad Reza Shajarian at the end of every single one of his concerts. It is widely regarded by scholars and academics as "The Unofficial National Anthem for Iranian Freedom".[3]
Lyrics[]
Persian script | Transliteration |
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مرغ سحر |
morqe sahar nāle sar kon |
External links[]
References[]
- ^ "Tehran orchestra, world-renowned musicians team up to remake "Morghe Sahar"". Tehran Times. 21 June 2020. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
- ^ "MORḠ-E SAḤAR – Encyclopaedia Iranica". Iranicaonline.org. Retrieved 2012-10-14.
- ^ Fassihi, Farnaz (2020-10-08). "Mohammad Reza Shajarian, Iranian Master Singer and Dissident, Dies at 80". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-06-06.
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