What type of music is popular in Iran?

Iranian music is diverse and has a long history. Traditional Persian music is called radif and is based on the dastgah system, which is a set of melodic modes. Radif music is often played on instruments such as the tar, setar, kamancheh, and ney.

Popular Iranian music, also called pop music, blends traditional Iranian melodies with Western influences. Popular Iranian singers include Googoosh, Shahram Shabpareh, and Dariush.

Other genres of Iranian music include classical, folk, and ethnic music. Classical Iranian music is based on the radif system and is often played on instruments such as the tar, setar, and kamancheh. Folk Iranian music is often played on traditional instruments such as the daf, dombak, and ney. Ethnic Iranian music is the music of the various ethnic groups of Iran, such as the Kurds, Lors, and Azeris.