The Music of Kurdistan and Kermanshah (1)

Orangi: The Music of Kurdistan and Kermanshah (1)
By Sahba Motallebi and Nadim Badiei

One of the most important styles of this music is tanbur music, which is the music of ancient Iran. It is divided into three main parts: kalam music; the majlesi maqam music, of which hureh is an important part; and beyt-khani music, which is synonymous with Gatha singing and is performed to tell of the valour and battles of commanders and of great religious figures.