|  In recent decades various works on the artistic activities of 20th century Persian (Iranian) musicians have been written. Among which, it seems "The History of Persian Music" [Sargozasht-e Musighi-e Iran] by Rouhollah Khaleghi – published in 1954 – and “Outlook on the Music of Persia" [Cheshmandaaz-e Musighi-e Iran] by Sassan Sepanta – published in 1990 – have been major reference points and are among the sources on this subjects. Some of the other collections have appeared in recent years, in book or CD form, whose publications have not only been a disservice to the musical culture of Persia, but rather, in spite of the protests and elucidation of musicians and others, they have led many art seekers and researchers off the right path and added to the country's confusing situation in music. The publication of such works might be a reflection of the general social, cultural and political situation in Persia (Iran). In spite of their special value, those, which master Khaleghi and Dr. Sepanta, have recorded, generally related to many years past while the lace of new, documented and unbiased information and research can easily be felt. The first volume of the research book "Persian Musicians" by Pejman Akbarzadeh (born 1980), about the artistic activities, viewpoints and compositions of some Persian (Iranian) contemporary composers and conductors published in 2000. Ali Mohammad Rashidi (music critic, director of Tehran Conservatory of Music) wrote its preface. Also positive articles about it published in the Persian-language weeklies "Kayhan London” (No. 868, Aug. 8, 2001) by Mahmoud Khoshnam, “Ketab-e Hafteh – Tehran” (No. 79, Sep. 7, 2002) and in "Iranian Musicology Quarterly - Maryland" (No.12, Autumn 2002), by Dr. Mohsen Hajarian (M.H.Aryan), etc. The 2nd volume which is about the Santur, Qanun, Tombak and Daf Players published in October 2002. The 3rd and 4th volumes of this 4-volume collection the cover activities of the other musicians, will be come if the finical problems let its young writer! Contact to: Pejman Akbarzadeh |
