This is the official web site of Farzad Farhangi.
Here you will find information about the music of the Middle East in general, links to many interesting and useful sites, And, of course, Farzad’s recordings, his schedule, his latest projects, and how to order his latest CD's.
We are glad you are here. We hope you enjoy your visit. Make sure and come back often as this web is continuously updated with new material.
By the way, we love to hear from you. So, if you have any questions or comments please let us know.

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The enchanting melodies of Makam-based music, with its exotic pulses, its novel musical intervals, and its colorful modulations have, for centuries, been an integral part of everyday lives of the people of the Middle East.
In the West it is mostly known as the music accompanying the sensual movements of cabaret style belly dancers, or the elegant prances of the Tribal dance style.
The music of the Middle East is a mirror of passions and emotions. For thousands of years it has pervaded every facet of its peoples' lives. It is the clamor of joy and sob of despair. It is the echo of the sacred and the throb of the profane. It is the music of life and death, of love and resentment. It's a primeval breathe from the distant past, yet it is close as it comes from the heart.