History, similarities and differences with other Central Asian styles, relationship with Sufi poetry, the dastgah system, composition structure, instruments, and links.
Kereshmeh Records is a non-profit organization. It has information of Persian music, artists, musical instruments and a music mailing list.
Large Audio Files of Persian Music (Format: AU/WAV)
Shayda Institute website is of maestro Mohammad Reza Lotfi and has some useful articles about Persian music.
Canada-based barbat player. Includes profile, tour schedule, discography with audio samples, an introduction to the barbat, and links.
Liän 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.
24/7 Persian Music, live radio, Music of today and yesterday from outside and inside of Iran.
Information about masters, techniques, sound samples, history of setar and related instruments.
A good article on the history of classical Persian music with a brief description of musical instruments.
Website of Dr. Manoochehr Sadeghi includes information about santur (Persian hammered dulcimer), radif music and articles about Persian art music.
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