List of Iranian musicians

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This is a list of Iranian (Persian) musicians and musical groups.

Contents

Classical

Persian classical/traditional


Modern/traditional

Western classical / Persian symphonic


Pop

Singers

Bands

Songwriters

Lyricists

Rock/Metal

Singers

Bands

Electronic

Rap/Hip Hop

Jazz

Blues

Film composers

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