Tehran – The third edition of the Iranian folk music festival was launched in Shiraz on Tuesday following the success of two previous editions held in Tehran.
This year’s event will be held at Sadie Morsoliaum, where eight music groups perform over five nights.
The first edition of the festival was held in 2019 with 16 groups, while the second edition featured 20 regional music ensembles in 2022. However, due to economic challenges, this year’s festival is limited to performance by eight groups.
He highlighted the diversity of musical ensembles representing prominent artists from all over the country, from East to West, West and South, to perform by renowned artists from all over the country. He also added that each performance has a capacity of 500 spectators.
Safari emphasized that local music remains an underrated and often forgotten aspect of Iran’s cultural heritage. He called for greater support and interest from cultural authorities to maintain these traditions, and emphasized that ethnomusicology is essential to national identity. Without positive support, the rich diversity of Iranian regional music risks decaying into oblivion.
Iranian folk music is a rich tapestry that reflects the diverse cultures and regions of the country. It includes a wide range of traditional styles, instruments and melody unique to each ethnic group, including Kurdish, Balci, Ring, and Qashqai communities. These musical traditions often feature distinctive instruments like the tambre, kamanche and santour, and are deeply rooted in local customs, rituals and storytelling.
Despite modernization, Iranian folk music is an important part of cultural identity and maintains the history and heritage of its diverse people. Efforts to promote and maintain these traditions are essential to enlivening and continuing to liven up Iran’s cultural mosaics.
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