Iranian Folk Music
Despite all common roots the folk music in each different part of Iran has certain characteristics in correlation with its native myths, dialects, geographical and social situation. Overall, Iranian folk music features a variety of distinct styles.
Read more about Iranian Folk Music: Introduction, Persian Folk Music, Music of Sistan and Baluchistan, Kurdish Music, Music of Khuzestan, Music of Azarbaijan ( Azarbadegan, Iran), Iranian Folk Music in Iranian Cultural Continent, Notable Figures, Iranian Folk Music in Fusion
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