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Ali-Akbar Moradi: Tanbur
Pejman Hadadi: Tombak, Daf, Nagada
The region of Kermanshahan within the province of Kurdistan has a
very distinct and ancient culture. Music is held in high esteem in this
territory and the depth and diversity of the music make this region
one of the most important within the musicology of Iran. Certain
unique qualities of the tanbur music of Kermanshahan, such as
those found in the intervals, rhythms, and melodic cycles, lend
support to the view that this music bears close resemblance to the
ancient music of Iran. Kermanshahan can be divided into three
major styles:
1- Kalams are pieces with enchanting rhythms and are comprised
of 72 maqams. The Kalams are seldom performed outside the Jam
Khane (the gathering place of mystics and dervishes of Kurdistan).
The devotional and cultural aspects of this style have aided in
maintaining its integrity.
2- Majlesi maqams, also referred to as Hoore, are often performed
for gatherings.
3- Majazi maqams are not considered to be as elevated in status
as the other two types mentioned. They have more recent historical
origins than Kalam and Majlesi.
The two major tanbur playing regions of Kermanshahan are Gooran
and Sahne. Tanbur is popular among the Alavian who dwell on the
foothills of the Zagros mountains. Morsheds (bards) and other
prominent exponents keep this tradition alive.
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