Mahasti
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Eftekhar Dadehbala, known by her stage name Mahasti (مهستی), was an Iranian singer of Persian classical, folk, and pop music with a mezzo-soprano vocal range. She was active for more than four decades.
Mahasti in 1970s
Mahasti (left) and Hayedeh, leaping over a fire at Chaharshanbe Suri.
Mahasti's grave at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery in the Westwood area of Los Angeles
Music of Iran
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The music of Iran encompasses music that is produced by Iranian artists. In addition to the traditional folk and classical genres, it also includes pop and internationally celebrated styles such as jazz, rock, and hip hop.
Karna, an ancient Iranian musical instrument from the 6th century BC, kept at the Persepolis Museum.
Lute player statue from the time of the Parthian Empire, kept at the Netherlands's Rijksmuseum van Oudheden.
Dancers and musical instrument players depicted on a Sasanian silver bowl from the 5th-7th century AD.
A musical ensemble from the time of Qajar ruler Naser-ed-Din Shah, depicted by Kamal-ol-molk.