TEHRAN -- Osman Muhammad-Parast, also known as Osman, a renowned dutar player of Iran and one of the few last remaining pillars of the Khorsan Maqami music, died on Thursday after a long illness.
The music master also had his name registered as an international actor after starring in a movie jointly made by Iran and Japan.
Osman Muhammad-Parast’s musical career included participation in dozens of national and international music festivals, which elevated the Khorasan Maqami music.
He was also a charitable citizen and built more than 900 schools with the help of the cultural assistance community in different parts of Iran.
Muhammad-Parast was 94 when he died.