The Setar by Kiya Tabassian The origins of the Setar go back to a pre-Islamic lute called the tanbouré Khorassan, from the family […]
Persian music Improvisation Improvisation plays an essential role in Persian Music and it is more based on interpretation of the Dastgah feeling […]
How to play Setar Tuning Each of the four string of setar can be tuned by GOOSHI provided at the end of the […]
Instructing Daf There are two kinds of Daf available, one with natural skin and the next with artificial skin or plastic. Generally […]
Iranian Classical Singing The classical singing of Iran, similar to its instrumental music, follows the Radif. Often in an intimate question and […]
Women of the World Women’s voices have often been described to have a powerful effect, an essence, a deep touch. […]
One of the best known Iranian female classical vocalists is Fatemeh Vaezi, also known as Parisa. Born in 1950, she is […]
Oud Blues When it comes to Iranian classical music, there have been a few different influential individuals who showed an exceptional […]
Duke Ellington and the Far East Suite The 60s were a turbulent time in the United States. The decade was […]