TEHRAN – Isa Baloch, the player of Kuwati local music, believes that this music is a reflection of the spirit of mysticism, history, and culture of the Baloch people, and it is still alive.
Baloch performed Kuwati music hailing from southeast Iran at the 40th International Fajr Music Festival.
“Kuwati music is mostly performed in religious circles and has a mystical and spiritual aspect. Of course, this music is used in celebrations, festivals, and mourning ceremonies. In other words, this type of music is mixed with the life and culture of the Baloch people and their sadness and happiness,” Baloch said in an interview with Mehr News.
Despite the effects of modernity and cultural changes, this type of music is still alive and Baloch artists are always trying to preserve it and pass it on to the next generation, he said.
Hailing festivals like Fajr Music Festival, he said, “Festivals play an important role in introducing ethnic music and provide an opportunity for artists to gather together and get to know each other better.”