Religious music in Iran
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]
Notes
[edit]- ^ "Ritual and Religious Music in Iran". Iran Chamber Society. Retrieved 2007-11-16.
- ^ "Composer Criticizes Religious Music Trend". January 26, 2005. Archived from the original on 2007-10-18. Retrieved 2007-11-16.
- ^ "Veteran Muezzin Ill". Iran Daily Newspaper. May 4, 2007. Archived from the original on 2007-10-24. Retrieved 2007-11-16.
- ^ "Seyyed Rahim Moazzen-Zadeh". Iran Daily Newspaper. Jun 11, 2005. Archived from the original on 2007-12-05. Retrieved 2007-11-16.