Bandari music


Bandari music 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.

Instruments

The major musical instruments used in the Bandari style include the nei anban, the tombak, the daf, and the darbuka.
Modern Persian Bandari bands use rhythmic instruments such as the frame drum, darbuka, djembe, talking drum, quinto, conga, and acoustic and electric drums specialized in 6/8 rhythms.