Classic Persian Pop

Classic Persian pop music, also known as Iranian pop music, is a melodious blend of traditional Persian melodies with modern pop sensibilities. Birthed from the convergence of indigenous musical styles and Western influences in the mid-20th century, this genre often features poetic lyrics that draw from the rich tapestry of Persian literature and mysticism. Instruments like the santur, tar, setar, and daf provide the distinctive timbres that harmonize with contemporary sounds. Through the emotive vocals and diverse arrangements, classic Persian pop artists like Mohammad-Reza Shajarian and Shahram Nazeri have managed to narrate stories of love, longing, and the complexities of the human condition, all while capturing the cultural essence of Iran and resonating with a broader global audience.

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Jadoo (Piano Version)
Single - Released July 3, 2024

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Ahmad Shamlu
Ali Zandevakili
Alireza Ghorbani
Banan
Chaartaar
Darya Dadvar
Farhad Mehrad
Farhang Sharif
Fereidoon Foroughi
Googoosh
Habibollah Badiei
Hamed Nikpay
Hayedeh
Homayoun Shajarian
Iraj Bastami
Jalil Shahnaz
Mahasti
Majid Entezami
Mohammad Esfahani
Mohammad Motamedi
Mohammad Reza Lotfi
Mohammad-Reza Shajarian
Parviz Meshkatian
Reza Yazdani
Salar Aghili
Shahram Nazeri
Hayedeh
Googoosh
Homayoun Shajarian
Alireza Ghorbani
Mohammad-Reza Shajarian
Mahasti
Ali Zandevakili
Chaartaar
Farhad Mehrad
Fereidoon Foroughi
Shahram Nazeri
Mohammad Esfahani
Reza Yazdani
Mohammad Motamedi
Parviz Meshkatian
Salar Aghili
Ahmad Shamlu
Banan
Hamed Nikpay
Darya Dadvar
Mohammad Reza Lotfi
Majid Entezami
Jalil Shahnaz
Iraj Bastami
Farhang Sharif
Habibollah Badiei