Bandari music
Bandari music (Persian: بندری) stems from Iran's south, around the Persian Gulf region.
Music
It is a rhythmic type of dance music played in fast and slow tempos. The music includes vocals and instruments. It is played during celebrations such as weddings.
The definition of the word “bandari” means “of the port” is a derivation of the Persian word bandar, meaning port.[1] It is commonly known as "Chamak" or "Chamaki" Music in the GCC region.
Instruments
The major musical instruments used in the Bandari style include the
darbuka
(a percussion instrument made of fish skin and clay).
Modern Persian Bandari bands use rhythmic instruments such as the
electric drums specialized in 6/8 rhythms.[citation needed
]
References
- ^ "Iranian Raqs e-Bandari". Middle Eastern Dance. 2011. Retrieved Aug 25, 2014.
- ^ a b Jarahzadeh, Kamyar. "Music and Race Politics in the Iranian Persian Gulf: Shanbehzadeh and "Bandari"". Ajam Media Collective. Retrieved 2016-01-26.