Biography

Famous Flamenco Guitarist & Composer 

Mahmood Shahsavari, born on December 18, 2002, in Aligudarz, Lorestan, Iran, is a young yet acclaimed Flamenco guitarist and composer. Known for his passionate and technically refined playing, blending tradition with innovation, he has emerged as one of the most influential figures of the new generation of Flamenco music in Iran. Through his performances on prestigious stages such as Roudaki Hall in Tehran, international releases, and extensive educational activities, Shahsavari has inspired many students and audiences across the country. His mission is to expand awareness of Flamenco guitar in Iran and to elevate its standards both nationally and locally.

Artistic Journey

Shahsavari began playing music at the age of 12. After years of practicing classical guitar, he discovered Flamenco through the iconic performance of Paco de Lucía’s Entre Dos Aguas on YouTube, which became the turning point of his artistic journey. He began studying Flamenco guitar under the guidance of master Pezhman Noor and continues to believe that the path of learning in music is endless.

Concerts & Performances

  • September 2, 2018 – Guitar Concert at Kamal Hall, Aligudarz

  • September 9, 2019 – Guitar Performance at Mehrava Music Institute

  • July 23, 2022 – Live Performance at Ferdows Cultural Center, Tehran

  • July 14, 2023 – Live Performance at Ferdows Cultural Center, Tehran

  • December 22, 2023 – Solo Performance for Yalda Night, Kamal Hall, Aligudarz

  • March 3–4, 2024 – Flamenco Guitar Concert with Pezhman Noor & Mehdi Motallebi at Roudaki Hall, Tehran

پژمان نور و محمود شاهسواری کنسرت تالار رودکی

  • July 4, 2024 – Guitar Concert at Erikeh Aryaie Hall, Amol (Hosted by Alteral Company)

  • September 21, 2024 – Flamenco Guitar Concert at Kamal Hall, Aligudarz (Artistic Direction by Mahmood Shahsavari)

کنسرت فلامنکو گروه محمود شاهسواری الیگودرز

Achievements:

  • First Place – Aligudarz Guitar Competition (2019)

  • First Place – Lorestan Provincial Guitar Competition (2021)

Works & Releases

  • Dream of Flying – January 5, 2024

  • Sense of Liberation – September 4, 2024

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Both singles are available on all major international platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Deezer, Tidal, and Bandcamp.

Teaching & Educational Activities

Since 2023, Shahsavari has been dedicated to teaching Flamenco and guitar in private, group, and online formats, nurturing hundreds of students across Iran. Several of his students have achieved top ranks in guitar competitions at both county and provincial levels.
On July 18, 2025, he hosted a free Flamenco Guitar Workshop at Delnavazan Music Academy in Aligudarz, which received wide public acclaim. Certificates of participation were awarded to all attendees.

Collaborations & Memberships

  • Frequent collaborations with Pezhman Noor in concerts

  • Collaboration with Mehdi Motallebi at Roudaki Hall, Tehran

  • Collaboration with Mohammad Radmehr and Meisam Najafi in Aligudarz

  • Studio work with various singers and ensembles

  • Member of the Iranian House of Music

Media Coverage

Mahmood Shahsavari’s Flamenco Guitar Concert in Aligudarz was featured in the international magazine Vents Magazine:
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Artistic Statement (Mission & Vision)

I believe music helps us become better human beings at any stage of life. My artistic mission is to introduce Flamenco guitar to Iranian audiences in a deeper way, to raise the musical standards in my province and beyond, and to inspire the next generation of musicians through performance, composition, and education.

 

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پژمان نور و محمود شاهسواری کنسرت تالار رودکی
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