Bandari music stems from Iran's south, around the Persian Gulf region. It is a style of Iranian music.
It is a rhythmic type of dance music played fast and slow using quarter tone that can be vocalized and played. It is played during celebrations including in weddings.[1]
The definition of the word “bandari” means “of the port” is a derivation of the Persian word bandar, meaning port.
The major musical instruments used in the bandari style are:
Modern Persian bandari bands use rhythmic instruments such as the frame drum, darbuka, djembe, talking drum, quinto, conga, and acoustic and electric drums specialized in 6/8 rhythm which are used in a creative way.