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Morq-e sahar

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"Morq-e sahar" (Persian: مرغ سحر; also transliterated as Morgh-e Sahar) (translated as Dawn Bird/Bird of Dawn) 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 in he was in prison. It was first recorded in 1927 by Iranoddole Helen or Taj Esfahani. Moluk Zarrabi is also noted as one of the earliest singers recording Morq- 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 Hengameh Akhavan.

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References

  1. ^ "Tehran orchestra, world-renowned musicians team up to remake "Morghe Sahar"". Tehran Times. 21 June 2020. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  2. ^ "MORḠ-E SAḤAR – Encyclopaedia Iranica". Iranicaonline.org. Retrieved 2012-10-14.