Religious music in Iran
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Religious music in Iran is rich in melodies and genres. Iran is a multi cultural land, where various faiths exist. Each faith has its own associated music and ritual.[1] Iranian religious music is defined as the music that has been used in streets, mosques, holy places and on religious occasions.[2]
- Zoroastrian religious music in Iran
- Islamic religious music in Iran
- Noheh and Rozeh Khani
- Sham e Ghariban
- Prayer music
- Iranian Azan
The most well-known Iranian performance of Azan dates back to 1955 performed by renowned Iranian religious singer, Rahim Moazenzadeh.[3][4]
[edit] Notes
- ^ Ritual and Religious Music in Iran. Iran Chamber Society. Retrieved on 2007-11-16.
- ^ Composer Criticizes Religious Music Trend (Januari 26, 2005). Retrieved on 2007-11-16.
- ^ Veteran Muezzin Ill. Iran Daily Newspaper (May 4, 2007). Retrieved on 2007-11-16.
- ^ Seyyed Rahim Moazzen-Zadeh. Iran Daily Newspaper (Jun 11, 2005). Retrieved on 2007-11-16.
