Iraj Khajeh Amiri Dies at 94: Legendary Singer and “Champion of Singing” Passes Away
Iraj Khajeh Amiri’s Early Life
Iraj was born into a family with a strong connection to music.
His family environment played an important role in his early exposure to singing and Persian musical traditions. His father, Nematollah Khajeh Amiri, was also familiar with Iranian music and had a strong singing voice.
The family’s musical background meant that Iraj encountered vocal performance from an early age rather than discovering music later in adulthood.
Traditional Iranian music was transmitted through families, teachers, musicians, religious ceremonies, and local performances. In Iraj’s case, this environment helped establish the foundation for the vocal abilities that would later make him famous.
His early exposure to radif, Persian poetry, and traditional vocal performance became an important part of his artistic development.
August 12, 2026 | 11:25 pm
