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v. t. e. Persian traditional music or Iranian traditional music, also known as Persian classical music or Iranian classical music, [1][2][3] refers to the classical music of Iran (historically known as Persia). It consists of characteristics developed through the country's classical, medieval, and contemporary eras.
Mohammad-Reza Shajarian (Persian: محمدرضا شجريان; Persian pronunciation: [mohæmːæd ɾeˈzɒː ʃædʒæɾiˈɒːn], 23 September 1940 – 8 October 2020) [1] was an Iranian singer and master (Ostad) of Persian traditional music. He was also known for his skills in Persian calligraphy and humanitarian activities. [2]
Iran's symphonic music, as observed in the modern times, was developed by the late Qajar and early Pahlavi periods. In addition to instrumental compositions, some of Iran's symphonic pieces are based on the country's folk songs, and some are based on poetry of both classical and contemporary Iranian poets.
Iran's western-influenced pop music emerged by the 1950s. [4] Prior to the 1950s, Iran's music industry was dominated by traditional singers. [4] Viguen, known as the "Sultan" of Iranian pop and jazz music, was a pioneer of this revolution. [4][3][5][2] He was one of Iran's first musicians to perform with a guitar. [4]
Shahram Nazeri (Kurdish: شەهرام نازری, romanized: Şehram Nazirî, [2][3] Persian: شهرام ناظری; [4] born 18 February 1950 [1]) is a contemporary Iranian tenor of Kurdish origin from Kermanshah, [5] Iran, who sings Sufi music, classical and traditional Kurdish and Persian music. [6] He has been accompanied by some of the ...
Dariush was born in Tehran to parents from Mianeh on 4 February 1951. He spent his early years in Mianeh, Piranshahr, Karaj and Kurdistan province. [3][4][5] His musical talent was first recognized at age nine when he appeared on stage at his school. Hassan Khayatbashi introduced him to the public at the age of 20 through Iranian national ...
Kayhan Kalhor (Persian: کیهان کلهر, [2][3] born on 24 November 1964) is an Iranian kamancheh and setar player, and a vocal composer. [4][5] He has received three Grammy Award for Best Traditional World Music Album nominations. [6] Kalhor also has earned two nominations and won one Grammy Award for Best Global Music Album as a member of ...
Ey Iran. The Young Iran. v. t. e. Iranian folk music refers to the folk music transmitted through generations among the people of Iran, often consisting of tunes that exist in numerous variants. The variance of the folk music of Iran has often been stressed, in accordance to the cultural diversity of the country's ethnic and regional groups. [1]