about Bushehr

Bushehr is a southern city in Iran, beside the Gulf of Persian. The folklore music of this city is a music that is present in the daily lives of its people. It encompasses birth to death, festivity to war, suffering and labour, joy and sorrow. It depicts the braveness of the men and women, and portrays the specific regional and geographical characteristics. In order to understand this music, one must take into consideration the many factors that have affected the formation and the emergence of the present day music of Bushehr. First of all, Bushehr's geographical location has turned it into the residence and passage of many tribes and nations who have entered it due to reasons such as trade, military occupancy or immigration. This brought in the incorporation of many different instruments in the music of this city. For example, the entrance of African slaves into Bushehr had a large impact of the music of the city which became influenced by Black African music extensively. However, it should be noted that different nations did not always improve Bushehr, but destroyed the culture in some ways. The attack of the Arabs to the city in the Sasani period is an example, which resulted
n the annihilation of many historical and cultural artefacts.The second factor, which influenced Bushehr's music and culture, is the temporal migration of Bushehri peopleto Somali, Tanzania, China and India for work, sailing and trading. Also, the artistic link between the music of Bushehr and other region and tribes has been a great influence on creating the music present in Bushehr today. Among these links, we can point to the music of Jam and Dashtestan, both tribes in Bushehr, and also the music of Lor people in the regions of Hayat Davood and Liravi. The geographical and environmental features of Bushehr is the third factor, which have not only affected the music and art of the city, but also people's way of life, behaviour and speech. Hence, natural conditions, the warm weather, the sea, humidity and draught are elements in present in the music. For example, Neymeh is a traditional form of music, developed by people working at sea for harmony in group work or refreshment. The forth factor is the influence of Iran's culture
and customs on the music of Bushehr. The use of the national language and expressions, Iranian mythology and poems, the performance of national customs and traditions are among elements that have given a national feel to the music of Bushehr. Shah Name Khani ("Reading Shah Nameh", a book by Iranian poet Ferdosi), Masnavi (poem written by Rumi), Nezami Khani ("Reading Nezami", Iranian poet), and Khayyam Khani ("Reading Khayyam", Iranian poet) stand out among the other kinds of this music, which have gained a southern appearance by incorporation into the culture and art of the south. It should be noted that Busherh's music has influenced the national music of Iran, as well, such as Iranian Radif and parts of Dashti songs which have been affected by the common songs of people in tribal areas of Bushehr.

events

after 16 years lian band will perform a concert in bushehr

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Bushehr is a southern city in Iran, beside the Gulf of Persian. The folklore music of this city is a music that is present in the daily lives of its people.

biography


    • Mohsen Sharifian

      Mohsen Sharifian was born in Iran, Busheher in 1975. He has bachelor degree in Social Sciences- Researching and master degree in Music from Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance . He started his musical activity since the establishment of a Bushehr Lian Music Group in 1993. Now ,This group has notable records as a most popular and prestigious folklore music band in Iran.

      Other activities

      • Introducing and donating Iranian straw maker in Brussels Museum (Belgium)
      • Introduction and donation of Iranian straw maker in Orense Museum (Spain)
      • Holding art workshops at Tchaikovsky University in Russia
      • MasterClass performances at the Asia-Africa Institute affiliated with Moscow State University, along with introducing the history of the Persian Gulf and teaching musical terms in Persian
      • Holding music workshops at the University of Toronto, Canada
      • Workshop held in Oslo, Norway
      • Workshops in Scotland
      • Composing, playing and singing in music of various films and domestic and foreign musical single tracks
      • Design and production of the first Iranian electronic Bagpipe (Lianic)
      • Revival of Nowruz maritime tradition in Kish Island
      • Holding the first international bagpipe festival on Kish Island.
      • The winner of the Barbad Award at the 38th Fajr Music Festival in the section of research books (historical and technical) for the book “Bab Al-Hawa, Anthropological Music of Kish Island”
      • The winner of the Barbad Award at the 38th Fajr Music Festival of Iran in the regional music section for the music album Luka
      • Holding music workshops at the University of Tokyo, Japan.

    • Aakaa Safavi

      He was born in 1979 in Bushehr and received his degree in Business Management. He started his musical activity in 1994 as an Iranian classical singer for 12 years. He was introduced as a prestigious singer in Seda and Sima festivals. He received an award at Fadjr International Festival in 2006 and was titled a young musical prodigy by the National Institute of the Young in 2008. He has been a part of Lian Music for 2 years now and has collaborated with the group as a singer in many national and international performances. His first album with the group was released last year, titled “Mahaleye Khomooni”. Besides Lian, he has also performed with Maftoon, Ham-Nava, Mehr Ahang, and Navahang.


    • Hossein Sangsar

      He was born in 1974 in Bushehr. He was interested in music since his childhood and started learning percussion instruments since 1988. After receiving high achievement awards from student festivals and Mohsen Sharifian’s invite, he joined the group in 1993 by continuing his practice as a percussion player. Besides national performances, he has participated with the group in international performances such as the 2006 Germany World Cup and 2008 China Olympic Games. He has been a part of most albums released by the group. Sangsar has also performed with Shabdiz Music Group and worked with No Nava Group on their “Chish Entezar” album. He was a part of Leemer band in Switzerland as a guest performer in 2000. He cooperated in the making of the music of Iranian films “Fereshtegan” and “Jang-e Naftkesh-ha”.


    • Hamid Akbari

      He was born in 1989 in Bushehr and started his musical activity as a student. He received two awards for best solo performance with Ney-Nava folklore band at local Bushehr festivals and recorded the album, “Chish Entzar” with the band. He continued his activity with Hiroun Band and joined Lian in 2009 as a solo percussion player. He has participated in many performances with Lian, such as Fadjr International Festival, and has worked on the album, “Mahaleye Khomooni”. He has also appeared as a guest performer in Darkoub Band.


    • Morteza Palizdan

      Born in 1981, Palizdan was interested in music since childhood. After participating in many student festivals, he worked with different Bushehri bands such as Basidoon and Shabdiz. He was invited to join Lian in 1999, and has performed nationally and internationally with the group. As a percussion player, he has been an important part of the albums released by this group.


    • Ali Ahmadi

      Born in 1980, his early interest in music resulted in him receiving the first place award in the Country’s Student Festival in 1994. This enabled him to join Lian. After gaining much experience from Mohsen Sharifian, he created the group Jalboot and donated the money gained from his first concert to the flood stricken state of Golestan. He returned to Lian in 1999 and participated in Fadjr and Defa-e Moghaddas Festivals. He renamed his band to No-Nava and released the album “Chish Entezar”. After the album’s success, he released his second album, “Pishkesh”, in the same year. Ahmadi received first place in the Student Festival of 1995 and “Lalehaye Sorkh” Festival. He won awards from Fadjr and Sooreh Festivals, as well as being titled best composer by Seda and Sima. He was also awarded first and second place in Bushehr’s Music Festival.

albums

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  • luka

    Music: Mohsen Sharifian

  • Liana

    Music: Mohsen Sharifian
    in Association with: Ali Bache Far
    Released year: 1997

    • Bandari
    • Baraye Khamir
    • Hajiyouni, Choobi & Sheki
    • Mahigir
    • Bekhatere Soltan
    • Lala nachinom
    • Khalij-e Fars
    • Bandar-e Ghadim
    • Yade Ghedimoon
    • Raghse Sazha
    • Ba Gep o Darya
    • Liana
  • Shap

    Music: Mohsen Sharifian
    vocal: Gholamreza Vazzan
    Released year: 2000

    • Dige Nashom be Qale
    • Naghme Choupan
    • Bahar
    • Bandar-e Ghadim
    • Bandari
    • Jostejoo
    • Ali Semeyl
    • Yade Bandar
    • Hanabandan
  • Mouj

    Music: Mohsen Sharifian
    vocal: Gholamreza Vazzan & Mohsen Sharifian
    Released year: 2004

    • Si to Mikhonom
    • Iran Sar’afraaz
    • Eyd Bio
    • Khab O Khial
    • Tifoon Aghrab
    • Afsoon
    • Khayyami
    • Eshgh va Darya
    • Si Delbar
    • Ya hoo
    • Choghool
  • Bandari

    Music: Mohsen Sharifian
    vocal: Gholamreza Vazzan
    Released year: 2002

    • Si to Mikhonom
    • Iran Sar’afraaz
    • Eyd Bio
    • Khab O Khial
    • Tifoon Aghrab
    • Afsoon
    • Khayyami
    • Eshgh va Darya
    • Si Delbar
    • Ya hoo
    • Choghool
  • SIRAF

    Music: Mohsen Sharifian & Babak Shahraki
    Vocal: Mohsen Sharifian
    Released year: 2011

    • Tashbad
    • Khake Khorshid
    • Fanous
    • Daryaie
    • Mahi Foroush
    • Siraf
    • Jazireh
    • Liva
    • Goft O Goo
    • Parizad
    • Si To
  • Paro O Pirar

    A work by: Mohsen Sharifian & Habib Meftah Bushehri
    Released year: 2011

    • Bandari
    • Senj & Dammam
    • Ney Meh Khani
    • Par O Pirar
    • Bapir
    • Chubi Bushehri
    • Khiyali
    • Jet
    • Yazleh Khani
    • Khargi
    • Bazi Kalagh
    • Yade Bandar
  • Khayyami

    A Work By: Jahangir Nasri-Ashrafi, Mohsen Sharifiyan
    Released year: 2011

    • Khayyami 1
      Kheder Aziz-zade
    • Khayyami 2
      Abdorreza Akhlaqi
    • Khayyami 3
      Qolam Doriye
    • Khayyami 4
      Kheder Azizzade
    • Khayyami 5
      Esma’il Bakhtiyari-Azad
    • Khayyami 6
      Ruhollah Safavi
    • Khayyami 7
      Kheder Azizzade
    • Khayyami 8
      Jahanbakhsh Kordizade (Bakhshu)
  • Ahle Matam

    Calls and Mourning Ceremonies in Bushehr” with audio
    Released year: 2004 & 2006

    • Beytkhani Dar Sorur
    • Moghadameye Beytkhani
    • Moghadameye Beytkhani Dar Azadari/li>
    • Chavooshi
    • Zekr
    • Nowheye Pamenbari
    • Nowheye Pamenbari 2
    • Nowheye Pamenbari 3
    • Nowheye Zamine
    • Marsiye Khani
    • Hajiyuni
    • Nowhe Zeynab Shal
    • Shombeyi
    • Nowhe Nach
    • Ketab Khani Rowze Shohada
    • Senj & Dammam 1
    • Senj & Dammam 2
    • Nowhe Azadari Mardane 1
    • Nowhe Azadari Mardane 2
    • Nowhe Azadari Mardane 3
    • Nowhe Azadari Mardane 4
  • Sharve Khani in Bushehr

    Recording & accompanying: Mohsen Sharifian
    Released year: 2011

    • CD 1:
    • Dashti (Pulad)
    • Dashti (Amu Mahseyn ) 1
    • Dashti (Amu Mahseyn ) 2
    • Jeteki
    • Zeynab Shal
    • Hajiyuni
    • Khamse Khani-ye Shombe’i
    • Marsiye Khani
    • Zanguyi
    • Chahkutahi
    • Tangsiri ( Tangestani )
    • Masnavi Khani
    • Masnavi & Shabankare’i 1
    • Masnavi & Shabankare’i 2
    • Shabankare’i 3 (Kal Karam)
    • CD 2:
    • Dashtestani 1
    • Masnavi & Dashtestani 2
    • Borazjani 1
    • Borazjani 2
    • Abbas Solyemun
    • Ali Kalseyn
    • Bakhshu (Hajiyuni or Dashti)
    • Nejati 1
    • Nejati 2
    • Sharifian (Vasmal)
    • Marsiye Khani
    • Lullaby (Shure)
    • Sharifian (Vasmal)
    • Instrumental Sharve
  • Dingue Marrow

    Recording & accompanying: Mohsen Sharifian, Behnam Shahraki
    Released year: 2014

    • Dingue Marrow
      Mohsen Sharifian, Behnam Shahraki
    • Gofto Joo
      Mohsen Sharifian, Behnam Shahraki
    • Lian Flamenco
      Mohsen Sharifian, Behnam Shahraki
    • Nagahan
      Mohsen Sharifian, Behnam Shahraki
    • Khalkhaal
      Mohsen Sharifian, Behnam Shahraki
    • Khizab
      Mohsen Sharifian, Behnam Shahraki
    • Hesar
      Mohsen Sharifian, Behnam Shahraki
    • Heyran
      Mohsen Sharifian, Behnam Shahraki
    • Kenareh
      Mohsen Sharifian, Behnam Shahraki

Researches

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  • Ahle Saaz

    Mohsen Sharifian


    Bushehr Museum of Anthropology

    Bushehr which is located in south of Iran and in the vicinity of Persian Gulf has one of the most prominent music types owing to its musical calture and varities of religious melodies. During these years plenty of reasearches and studies have been published about the local music of Bushehr which we’ll be refering in the comming chapters.

  • Music In Buhshehr

    Mohsen Sharifian, Ghasem Yahosseini


    Houze Honary Bushehr

    Bushehr which is located in south of Iran and in the vicinity of Persian Gulf has one of the most prominent music types owing to its musical calture and varities of religious melodies. During these years plenty of reasearches and studies have been published about the local music of Bushehr which we’ll be refering in the comming chapters.

  • Ahle Matam

    Mohsen Sharifian


    Entesharat-e Dirin

    Bushehr which is located in south of Iran and in the vicinity of Persian Gulf has one of the most prominent music types owing to its musical calture and varities of religious melodies. During these years plenty of reasearches and studies have been published about the local music of Bushehr which we’ll be refering in the comming chapters.

  • Ahle Zamin

    Mohsen Sharifian


    Ghalam-e Ashena

    Bushehr which is located in south of Iran and in the vicinity of Persian Gulf has one of the most prominent music types owing to its musical calture and varities of religious melodies. During these years plenty of reasearches and studies have been published about the local music of Bushehr which we’ll be refering in the comming chapters.

  • Daliran-e Khamoush

    Mohsen Sharifian


    Aeene Jonoub

    Bushehr which is located in south of Iran and in the vicinity of Persian Gulf has one of the most prominent music types owing to its musical calture and varities of religious melodies. During these years plenty of reasearches and studies have been published about the local music of Bushehr which we’ll be refering in the comming chapters.

  • Babaolhava (Anthropology and music of Kish Island)

    Mohsen Sharifian


    Negah

    Babaolhava,  Anthropology and music of  Kish Island ( Tehran . negah . First Edition 2020)  & Multimedia ‘s CDs: With the Cooperation of  Babak Shahraki  ( Tehran . Mahoor . First Edition 2020). In Persian.

     

  • Anthropology and music of Shibkouh Shoreline

    Mohsen Sharifian


    Negah

    Anthropology and music of Shibkouh Shoreline ( Tehran . negah . First Edition 2019) & Multimedia ‘s CDs: With the Cooperation of Babak Shahraki  ( Tehran . Mahoor . First Edition 2019). In Persian.

  • Bagpipe’s Teaching

    Mohsen Sharifian


    Negah

    (Neyanban) Bagpipe’s Teaching & Multimedia ‘s CDs : With the Cooperation of  Babak Shahraki  ( Tehran . Mahoor . First Edition 2017). In Persian.

photos

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  • Lian Group Music Concert

Tours

Some of our international concerts and tours around the world.

    • 2023 Japan(Hiroshima peace memorial ceremony)
    • 2023 Canada
    • 2023 United Arab Emirates
    • 2022 Malaysia(Rainforest World Music Festival Preview)
    • 2022 Scotland
    • 2021 France
    • 2019 Belgium
    • 2019 Scotland
    • 2019 England
    • 2018 Austria
    • 2018 England
    • 2018 India
    • 2018 Slovakia
    • 2018 Canada
    • 2018 Manchester
    • 2018 Scotland
    • 2017 Spain
    • 2017 Austria
    • 2017 Silk Road Music & China Xi’an TV
    • 2017 The Colorful Dream of Silk Road , Iran Guest of Honour China
    • 2016 Germany
    • 2016 Japan
    • 2016 Austria
    • 2015 Canada
    • 2015 Azerbaijan
    • 2014 Russia
    • 2014 Malaysia
    • 2013 Norway
    • 2013 Sweden
    • 2012 Greece
    • 2012 Greece(Womex)
    • 2011 Sweden
    • 2011 Belarus
    • 2011 Malaysia
    • 2010 Greece
    • 2010 Jordan
    • 2008 Olympics Beijing
    • 2008 Russia
    • 2006 Germany Worldcup
    • 2005 Singapore
    • 2003 Turkey
    • 2003 Bahrein
    • 2002 Kuwait
    • 2002 , 2008 Qatar
    • 2001, 2002 , 2008 Turkmenistan
    • 2001 , 2004 Oman
    • 1997, 2002 and 2003 United Arab Emirates
    • 1997 Philadelphia (USA)
    • 1997 Virginia (ف)
    • 1997 NewYork (USA
    • 1997 Washington D.C (USA)