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Persian music is the music of Persia and Persian-speaking countries: musiqi, the science & art of music, & muzik, a healthy & performance of music (Sakata 1983). Understand: Music of Iran, Music of Afghanistan, Music of Tajikistan, Music of Uzbekistan.
Source
Sakata, Lorraine (1983). Music within A head, The Conception of Music & Musicians in Afghanistan. Kent: Kent State University Click.
See Also
Music of Iran
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Persian Classical Music
History, similarities and differences with other Central Asian styles, relationship with Sufi poetry, the dastgah system, composition structure, instruments, and links.
Kereshmeh Records
Kereshmeh Records is a non-profit organization. It has information of Persian music, artists, musical instruments and a music mailing list.
Massoud Shaari
Iran-based setar player of traditional music. Includes biography, discography, concert schedule, and interviews.
Iranian/Persian Music
Large Audio Files of Persian Music (Format: AU/WAV)
The Shayda Institute
Shayda Institute website is of maestro Mohammad Reza Lotfi and has some useful articles about Persian music.
Hossein Behroozinia
Canada-based barbat player. Includes profile, tour schedule, discography with audio samples, an introduction to the barbat, and links.
Lian Records
LiƤn Records presents a new approach to music inspired by mystical world music and Persian Sufi music and literature. It has a good section about Persian music with some good articles.
Eshgh-e-Iran
24/7 Persian Music, live radio, Music of today and yesterday from outside and inside of Iran.
Setar
Information about masters, techniques, sound samples, history of setar and related instruments.
Classical Persian Music
A good article on the history of classical Persian music with a brief description of musical instruments.
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