Persian Traditional

Persian traditional music, also known as Iranian classical music, is an intricate and spiritual genre rooted in the rich history and culture of Iran. This modal music, based on a system of scales and modes called "dastgah," is characterized by its emotive melodies, elaborate improvisation, and sophisticated rhythms. The genre often intertwines poetry, particularly the works of Sufi poets like Rumi and Hafez, with complex instrumental performances and heartfelt singing. The presence and mastery of traditional instruments such as the setar, tar, santur, and kamancheh, complemented by soulful voices, define its unique sound. Ensemble performances may vary from solemn and introspective to lively and dynamic, capturing themes of love, philosophy, and the human connection with the divine.

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Sassi
Single - Released July 11, 2025

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Abbas Kamandi
Ahmad Pejman
Ahmadreza Nouri
Ali Ghamsari
Ali Samadpour
Ardavan Kamkar
Ardeshir Shirazi
Arjang Kamkar
Arshad Tahmasbi
Banan
Dariush Tala'i
Darvish Khan
Delara
Ehsan Matoori
Faramarz Payvar
Farhang Sharif
Fazlollah Tavakol
Golfam Khayam
Habibollah Badiei
Hooshyar Khayam
Hosein Mousavi
Hossein Sharifi
Iraj Bastami
Jalal Zolfonoun
Kamkar Ensemble
Kayhan Kalhor
Keyvan Saket
Leila Forouhar
Mahmoud Karimi
Mahmoud Karimi حاج محمود کریمی
Majid Entezami
Majid Kiani
Mohammad Esfahani
Mohammad-Reza Shajarian
Mohammadreza Aligholi
Mohammadreza Darvishi
Mohammadreza Mortazavi
Negâr Boubân
Pasha Hanjani
Pouya Saraei
Rajab Ramezani
Rashid Sabz
Shaho Andalibi
Shahram Nazeri
Shahyar Ghanbari
Shams Langeroodi
Shodmon Sulaymoni
Shusha
Siavash Kamkar
Sima Bina
Ziba Shirazi
حسین طاهری
Delara
Mohammad-Reza Shajarian
Leila Forouhar
Shahram Nazeri
Banan
Kayhan Kalhor
Mohammad Esfahani
Shusha
Sima Bina
Shahyar Ghanbari
Mohammadreza Aligholi
Ali Ghamsari
Ehsan Matoori
Siavash Kamkar
Ziba Shirazi
Majid Entezami
Mahmoud Karimi
Mahmoud Karimi حاج محمود کریمی
Ahmad Pejman
Abbas Kamandi
Farhang Sharif
Iraj Bastami
Kamkar Ensemble
Faramarz Payvar
Hooshyar Khayam
حسین طاهری
Jalal Zolfonoun
Ali Samadpour
Shams Langeroodi
Habibollah Badiei
Shaho Andalibi
Dariush Tala'i
Negâr Boubân
Ardavan Kamkar
Pouya Saraei
Golfam Khayam
Rajab Ramezani
Arjang Kamkar
Pasha Hanjani
Arshad Tahmasbi
Mohammadreza Darvishi
Majid Kiani
Ardeshir Shirazi
Keyvan Saket
Hossein Sharifi
Darvish Khan
Mohammadreza Mortazavi
Rashid Sabz
Shodmon Sulaymoni
Ahmadreza Nouri
Hosein Mousavi
Fazlollah Tavakol