About Music of Iran
Music of Iran is a music genre that emerged in Iran. It is usually classed as a form of music of the Middle East.
Among the best-known names in the style are Parastoo Ahmadi.
Music of Iran has given rise to 7 subgenres on this site, such as Persian traditional music, Iranian hip hop, Bandari music and Iranian rock.
From Wikipedia
The music of Iran encompasses music produced by Iranian artists. In addition to the traditional folk and classical genres, it also includes pop and internationally celebrated styles such as jazz, rock, and hip hop.
Iranian music influenced other cultures in West Asia, building up much of the musical terminology of the neighboring Turkic and Arabic cultures, and reached India through the 16th-century Persianate Mughal Empire, whose court promoted new musical forms by bringing Iranian musicians.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Music of Iran.
Key artists
- Parastoo Ahmadi
Related genres
Arabic music
music of the Arab world
Byzantine music
music in the tradition of the Byzantine Empire
Music of Turkey
music and musical traditions of Turkey and Ottoman music
Music of Egypt
musical culture of Egypt
Music of Cyprus
overview of musical traditions in Cyprus
Music of Syria
musical culture of Syria
Music of Lebanon
music and musical traditions of Lebanon
Music of Israel
overview of music traditions in Israel
Frequently asked questions
What is Music of Iran?
Music of Iran is a music genre that emerged in Iran. It is usually classed as a form of music of the Middle East.
Where and when did Music of Iran originate?
Music of Iran originated in Iran.
Who are famous Music of Iran artists?
Parastoo Ahmadi.