Iraj Funeral Ceremony: Artists Gather to Pay Tribute to Singing Legend Hossein Khajeh Amiri
Who Was Iraj?
Hossein Khajeh Amiri, widely known by his stage name Iraj, was born on January 1, 1933.
He became one of the most recognizable voices in Iranian music and developed a career that lasted for many decades.
For generations of Iranian listeners, the name Iraj became associated with a powerful male vocal style that combined technical control, emotional delivery and a distinctive timbre.
His career extended across an important period in Iranian cultural history.
He was active during an era when Iranian radio, cinema and recorded music played an enormous role in introducing singers and musicians to national audiences.
As his reputation grew, Iraj became associated with some of the country’s most respected composers and musicians.
His influence also extended beyond his own recordings.
He became a reference point for younger singers and an important figure in the preservation of a particular tradition of Iranian vocal performance.
August 18, 2026 | 11:11 pm
