Santur music is a genre deeply rooted in Persian classical traditions, centered around the shimmering and melodic sounds of the santur, a hammered dulcimer. Artists like Vahid Tehrani Azad, Ali Bahrami Fard, and Faramarz Payvar have crafted intricate compositions that reflect the cultural and spiritual heritage of Iran. The genre often features complex rhythms and intricate improvisations, blending with other traditional Persian instruments such as the tar, setar, and daf. Renowned for its emotive expressiveness, santur music captures a wide range of human emotions, from joy to melancholy, making it a deeply evocative and timeless form of artistic expression.
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