iranian traditional
what it is
Iranian traditional music (also known as Persian traditional music, mūsīqī-e sonnatī-e īrānī, or Persian/Iranian classical music, mūsīqī-e aṣīl-e īrānī) is the traditional and indigenous music of Iran and Persian-speaking countries: mūsīqī, the science and art of music, and moosiqi, the sound and performance of music (Sakata 1983). Archeological evidence reveals musical instruments that were used in Iran during the Elamite era around 800BCE. Not much is known about Persian music in the ancient world, especially about the music of the Achaemenid Empire.
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What is iranian traditional?
Iranian traditional music (also known as Persian traditional music, mūsīqī-e sonnatī-e īrānī, or Persian/Iranian classical music, mūsīqī-e aṣīl-e īrānī) is the traditional and indigenous music of Iran and Persian-speaking countries: mūsīqī, the science and art of music, and moosiqi, the sound and performance of music (Sakata 1983). Archeological evidence reveals musical instruments that were used in Iran during the Elamite era around 800BCE. Not much is known about Persian music in the ancient world, especially about the music of the Achaemenid Empire.
What are good iranian traditional albums to start with?
Try Scattering Stars Like Dust by Kayhan Kalhor, Voices of the Shades (Saamaan-e saayeh'haa) by Kayhan Kalhor & Madjid Khaladj, Penhan Cho Del by Shams Ensemble, and Iran: Persian Classical Music by Faramarz Payvar & Ensemble.
Who are some women making iranian traditional?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/iranian-traditional/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making iranian traditional, from mainstream to underground.
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