Persian Music

I personally like Persian Songs very much because of the soft language and soft accent like Spanish. Though my mother tongue is not Persian but I still like Persian Songs.

The history of Persian Music dates back to Sassanian Period ( 3rd to 7th century AD). Barbad was one of the most famous musician of that era. He used to sing for King Khosros II. He had astonishing command over composition of musics. He invented Seven Dastgah (Persian Musical System).

In the Medieval Period, Persian and Arabian music came close to each other in Iran. The Iranian musicians claimed that Persian Musics influenced Arabian musics because the Arab Royals liked Persian Music.

Moreover, in 12th century, music works of Farabi and Avicenna were taught in European Universities. Grand Book on Music by Farabi covered every point of music.

During 16th to 18th century, it was a dark age in Persian Music. There was no esteem for musicians and they were called Laborers of Pleasure. Later on, during the reign of Mohammad Reza Shah Pahlavi, the musicians had respect. However, Persian music has not flourished in Iran since the Islamic Revolution of Iran has taken place in 1979. However, you may enjoy Googoosh, a famous Persian singer's song:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbN2bUgg1ws










References:

http://persianmusic.8k.com/History.htm