Sama Ensemble

Persian Music ensemble

About

SAMA is a musical and cultural project founded in 1994 by Ali Pirabi in Shiraz, Iran. Its focus lies in preserving, performing, and developing Iranian music and the regional musical traditions of Iran. Today, SAMA brings together musicians from diverse cultural backgrounds through different ensembles and artistic projects — including the SAMA Orchestra and SAMA Choir — while sharing the richness of Iranian music with international audiences.

Music

Instruments

Tar
The Tar is one of the most important instruments of Persian music. With its six strings and warm, resonant sound, it stands at the heart of the Persian classical tradition. The Tar is a symbol of Iran’s rich musical heritage, artistry, and cultural identity.

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Sama Ensemble

Tar

Sama Ensemble

Tar

Santur

Setar

Tonbak

Tanbur