TOP Persian Music Tours
Choosing to find the roots of Persia’s rich culture in the pleasant harmony of its music would be hitting the right note! Persian music is a clear mirror that best reflects all the ups and downs of Iran’s history and all the familiar feelings of love, joy and sorrow that Iranians have felt in their hearts. On an Iran Music Tour, you’ll find traces of Persian mysticism and spirituality in Persian traditional (classic) music and the sweet folk music of different regions. In any city you’d be experiencing these musical adventures, you’ll also find yourself swinging to the cheer of local pieces, hearing the epic poems and spiritual chants, or falling in love with stories of Persian literature.
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Contents
- 1 TOP Persian Music Tours
- 2 Iran Music Tours
- 3 What You Experience on a Persian Music Tour
- 4 Tailor-Made Iran Music Tours
- 5 Discover More About Persian Music
- 6 The Story of Persian Music
- 7 The Genres of Iranian Music
- 8 Iranian Traditional Music
- 9 Iranian Folk Music
- 10 Kurdish Music
- 11 Main Persian Musical Instruments
Iran Music Tours
Whether it’s the mystic music of the sufi Kurds and their sacred instrument, or it’s the rich classic music of Iran, or even its variety of folk music, Iran music tours will fascinate you with their unique aura. Join us in one of the main cities like Shiraz, Yazd and Isfahan for the classic and folk discovery. Or in Kermanshah for the mystic experience.
What You Experience on a Persian Music Tour
Depth of a Rich Culture
With an Iran Music Tour, you’ll be listening to the soul of a nation and touching the stories and wisdom of thousands of years of history and civilization.
Live Performances
By taking Part in a live Persian music performance, you’ll become familiar with the charms of Iranian traditional or local music.
Live Performances
By taking Part in a live Persian music performance, you’ll become familiar with the charms of Iranian traditional or local music.
Persian Instruments
Persian instruments and their unique ring are a piece of the soul of Persia and getting to know them, trying them, or even visiting the workshops where they’re made, is discovering that piece.
Persian Artists
Traditional and folk artists are the representatives of their culture and hanging out with them can be a good chance to get to know Iran through their perceptive eyes.
Persian Artists
Traditional and folk artists are the representatives of their culture and hanging out with them can be a good chance to get to know Iran through their perceptive eyes.
Persian Stories and Songs
Iran, the land of great poets and literary masterpieces, is full of heroic tales, romantic stories, and wise anecdotes. This rich literature is an inseparable part of Iranian music and a Persian Music Tour.
Mystical and Spiritual Aura
Even if you don’t know Persian, you’ll sense the mystic color of Persian music. Why? Because Iran is the cradle of Sufism and mysticism, and Iranian music enjoys the reflection of the deep spirituality of Iranian culture.
Mystical and Spiritual Aura
Even if you don’t know Persian, you’ll sense the mystic color of Persian music. Why? Because Iran is the cradle of Sufism and mysticism, and Iranian music enjoys the reflection of the deep spirituality of Iranian culture.
Tailor-Made Iran Music Tours
We have done our best to consider both your various tastes and Iran’s immense potentials to craft the best possible Persian Music tours for you. Yet, if you’d like your excursion trip to be different in any way or in any other corner of Iran, we will be more than happy to help you create it.
Discover More About Persian Music
The Story of Persian Music
Documents and treasures as old as pre-history show an elaborate musical culture in Iran. In particular, Sassanid period (226-651 AD) has left us traces of a vibrant musical life and striking musicians. After the arrival of Islam in Iran, figures like the well-known Avicenna continued to contribute to Persian music. During a long period of degeneration, folk songs and ancient Persian classical music were preserved and handed down orally from generation to generation. It was not until the 20th century that Persian music was brought to a regeneration.
The Genres of Iranian Music
Iranian Traditional Music
Traditional music of Iran, or the classical music of Iran, is a musical tradition developed throughout the country’s classical, medieval, and contemporary eras. As a spiritual tool, and less functioning as a recreational activity, this genre has mainly been for the elite. With a mixture of harmony and impromptu, classical music is categorized into seven modes known as Dastgah. The lyrics for this celebrated genre are mainly classic Persian poetry, especially the works of Sufi poets like Hafez and Rumi.
Iranian Folk Music
The incredible cultural and ethnic diversity of Iran has enriched Iranian folk music with a beautiful variety. These precious resources of Iranian music are melodies and traditions that were born and developed by local people from different parts of the country. Each with their own style, mood, themes, and instruments, as well as influences from Iranian traditional music, the music of each region and ethnicity is unique and special. Historical, social, religious, romantic, and nostalgic themes, as well as lullabiers, children’s songs and songs for special occasions like weddings and harvests are among the themes.
Kurdish Music
As a branch of Iranian folk music, Kurdish Music of Kermanshah and Kurdistan is one of the most unique choices for Persian music tours. Kurdish music is mainly vocal and enjoys thematic diversity. Kurdish festive and lyrical music, often played by various instruments, includes a cheerful group dance. The mesmerizing mystic music of the Kurds, on the other hand, has an ancient origin and is accompanied by Kurdish Tanbur (string instrument) and Daf (percussion instrument). Music is sacred to some mystic Kurds and they play their sacred instruments in their solitude, gatherings, and ceremonies.
Main Persian Musical Instruments
Some Persian instruments are used both in traditional and folk music. And some, like Neyanban, are exclusive to folk music.
String Instruments:
Setar
Dotar
Tar
Qanun
Kamanche
Oud
Santur
Chang (harp)
Tanbur
Wind Instruments:
Ney
Sorna
Neyanban
Percussion Instruments:
Tombak
Daf
Naqare
Dohol
Kus
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Comments
Congratulations for your Divine Music !
I Love very much your music, arts, traditions, civilisations, language !
I am from Bucharest Romania
I want to have possibilities to listen your beautiful music in Romania
When will you do many music tours in Europe including Romania ?
We have many common elements in arts, architecture, costumes, music.
Like your country Romania have a righ history , we have common history in certain periods
Persia and Europe including Romania – we have common history , we artea big family.
We are a very big family all peoples from on our immense and beautiful world.
I listen to your beautiful music: Shakila, Darya Dadvar with Bahar Choir and Arash Fouladvand, Hayedeh, Mahasti, Leila Forouhar, Hooniak Band, Zohreh Jooya, Nasrin Mansouri, Homeyra, Googosh, etc. I also listen and see Yalda dances, Iranian Dances, I also listen kurd music. All on Internet communication. When can we have possibilities to listen live at different concerts your music in Romania (in Bucharest, Brasov, Sibiu, Alba Iulia, Cluj Napoca, Iasi, Timisoara, Oradea, Constanta) ? You can speak with Romanian Cultural Institute, City Halls, etc.
In 2022 I had pleasure to see your beautiful art at Exhibition organised by ArCUB Bucharest, in March 2021 ArCUB Bucharest organised an Exhibition with Nowruz celebrations. In Bucharest we have many cultural centers: ArCUB Bucharest, Creart, Musee of Village Dimitrie Gusti, Bucharest National Opera, Romanian Atheneum – George Enescu Filarmonic, Dalles Cultural Center, etc. In Timisoara – National Opera of Timisoara.
When I listen Darya Dadvar with Bahar Choir and Arash Fouladvand I saw concerts in big cathedrals, churchies.
In Bucharest we have: St Iosif Cathedral, Patriarhal catedral Bucharest, in Brasov: The Black Church.
Also in many squares, parks (Palace Square near Romanian Atheneum).
Bună dear Valeriu!
Thanks for the wonderful compliments, as an Iranian who is very interested in music, it’s awesome to see someone with the same passion so enamored with my people’s music. We at IranOnTour are firm believers in the power of arts and the amazing potential it has in bringing all kinds of people closer together, because as you said, we all share common roots, and art is an universal language so there are no barriers. One of the reasons that we’re so heavily invested in tours of cities that may be missing from other agencies packages (like Kermanshah), is that you can witness amazing folk traditions like music and dancing while totally immersed in their world.
At the moment, we are focused on inbound tours to Iran, so sadly we’re not offering persian music tours outside of Iran. But as the idea of Iranian music tours in other countries excite us very much and is the exact kind of tourism that we’re interested in, we will investigate the matter with some of our Iranian friends from europe who are in the music business to see if it’s possible. I’ll add your email to our list and we’ll notify you if everything goes well. In fact, the aforementioned friends do offer classical persian music concerts in europe, so hit us up if you want more info.
As you may know, a lot of Iranian musicians and bands are a part of the Iranian diaspora that lives in europe and northeren america, so hopefuly you can catch some of their performances in the meanwhile.
Also, awesome list of musicians! Congratulations on your impeccable taste, I suggest checking out Farhad Mehrad, Mehrpouya, and Viguen too. All legendary contemporary iranian musicians mixing pop, jazz, and rock. If you want something more modern, check out Kiosk (heavilly influenced by Dire Straits and Mark Knopfler) and King Raam (Alternative/Indie).
Hope you have a wonderful day, and thanks for the great suggestion.
Which city is best for a music tour?
Dear Andrew, there are many options for you. Anyway, Isfahan would indeed be great for a music tour.
Hi. I am interested in Bandari music. I’ve heard it is mostly produced in southern Iran. How can I book a music tour around there?
Hi. How are you Vlad? Yup, the music of southern Iranian cities is so joyful. Let us know more details about your desired tour by sending an email and we’ll arrange a joyful music tour for you.
Hey friends. I’d like to share my own music with Iranian people in a music tour. How can I do so?
Greetings dear Jimmy. We’ll be glad to help you play your music for our people. Let us know the details of your ideal plan and leave the else to us.
Greetings. I’m into rock and metal. Is there a band, concert or s.th hot related to these in your tours? Thanks for the info (you guys rock)!
Hi. Hope you’re doing great. Metal music is kind of restricted in Iran, yet there are rock bands, concerts and stuff you may enjoy. We can arrange the tour according to your interests if you add details about your expectations.
Are women allowed to play music in Iran?
Yes, they are. There are great women music players in Iran.
In Iranian music tour, do we hear and watch the traditional music or pop music?
It would be nice if you send us an email. We try to craft our tours according to your tastes.
Is there a good museum of Iranian instrumental music in Iran?
Yes, there is a good museum in Isfahan.
If I wanted to buy an Iranian music instrument is anybody around to help me?
There are experienced guides that accompany you wherever you like. So yes there are guides who can help you buying instrumental music.
Hey, many years ago I heard a wonderful music and after I searched I found out it’s an Iranian music and the instrument called Dotar. At the end of this winter I’m coming to Iran and really enthusiastic to attend a live concert playing Dotar. How can you help me with this? Thank you so much.
Hello. Dotar and its sound is very special and unique. It’s our pleasure to help you with this. Sending us an email would be a good help.
I had heard there is an instrument in Iran that is similar to Scottish pipes, and now I saw its picture here. Which city should I travel to watch playing this instrument live?
I’m very grateful you look carefully. Yes Neyanban and Scottish pipe are so similar. If you want to see and listen the original Neyanban, you need to go to Bandar Abas and Bushehr.
Hello. I hope you’re doing well. Your Persian music tour sounds very nice. Would you please tell me how long does it take?
Hello. Thank you we all are doing great, I hope you are having great time. You are completely right. This tour is very interesting. The time of this tour is around 3 hours.
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