The origin of
Sufi Music Iran dates back to as early as the pre-Islamic times, when it derived extensive recognition in Persian literary works. It is basically a typical form of Oriental music accompanied by Persian frame drum. In fact, these drum beats are inseparable parts of
Sufi Music Iran, without which this traditional music loses its charm and melody.
The Persian frame drum accompanying the
Sufi Music Iran is commonly called the “Daf”. Daf is considered to be a spiritual musical instrument played generally the Khanghahs region of Iran, particularly in Kurdistan. However, point to be noted here is that similar frame drums bearing same name accompany not only the
Sufi Music Iran, but in other countries as well like Uyghuristan in China, Arabic countries, India and Turkey.
The creativity of the Persian frame drum players enhances the melody and intensity of
Sufi Music in Iran. At present,
Iranian Sufi Music exerts immense influence on all other genres of the country’s music, with diversity in certain respects.
Not only the chorus performance, but the solo presentations of
Sufi Music in Iran are accompanied by the frame drums of different variety. In this case,
the drum beats are very strong and the clear jingle they produce adds to the overall melody of this traditional music. Some famous
singers who gave performance on
Sufi Music accompanied with the Persian frame drums are mentioned below:
- Abida Parveen
- Afreen Afreen
- Allan Fakir
- Badar Ali Khan
- Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
- Kudsi Erguner
- Madeeh
- Madih nabawi
- Aziz Mian
- Pappu Sain
- Rabbi Shergill
- Sabri Brothers
- Ghulam Nabi Sheikh
- Madan Gopal Singh
- Omar Faruk Tekbilek
- Sain Zahoor
- Mercan Dede
- Reshad Feild
- Hassan Hakmoun
- Kafi
Sufi Music Iran derived its name mainly from the Sufi saints who are considered to be the originators of this unique musical genre. Though less practiced now-a-days, the elegance involved with this traditional music will never lose its popularity and glory in days to come.
