persian traditional
what it is
Persian traditional music (also known as Iranian 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. 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 persian traditional?
Persian traditional music (also known as Iranian 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. 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 persian traditional albums to start with?
Try Voices of the Shades (Saamaan-e saayeh'haa) by Kayhan Kalhor & Madjid Khaladj, Scattering Stars Like Dust by Kayhan Kalhor, Astane Janan by Mohammad Reza Shajarian, and Fesaneh by Iraj Bastami.
Who are some women making persian traditional?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/persian-traditional/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making persian traditional, from mainstream to underground.
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