"Heirs of Saffron & Salt is a living ethnographic sanctuary and a digital home for the unwritten narratives of the East. We traverse forgotten trails, ancient desert plains, and high plateaus to preserve the raw, unfiltered essence of tribal rituals, mystical music, and sacred communal gatherings.Like Saffron, we celebrate the vibrancy, ecstasy, and fragrant spirit of human ceremony; like Salt, we honor the enduring, unyielding truths etched into the faces and songs of our ancestors. Step inside to listen, witness, and become part of a living archive that breathes beyond borders."
Asghar Pourzade (Mohammadi) is one of the few remaining practitioners of the traditional Jahromi Tar (one of the most famous Persian classical instruments), and is working to keep this important cultural tradition from being forgotten.The Tar is a type of instrument that originated in the southern Iran, Fars province. Jahromi Tar has a unique sound […]
Ahmad Obaydi is a highly respected Babazaar of Zar ceremonies in Bandar Lange, Iran. He is also a skilled musician who specializes in playing the ancient Persian instrument, the Tanbireh. piala dunia
Abdullah Khoshrou is The Kamanche player of Mazandaran , who is the brother of Abulhasan Khoshrou, The legendary vocal artist of Mazandaran. Like his brother, he is deeply rooted in the cultural traditions of the region.Abdullah’s performances are known for their emotional depth and technical virtuosity. He is adept at creating intricate melodies and rhythms […]
A Turkmen Family Davaji family are a traditioanal Turkmen family… zanboorak Zanboorak is a lamellophone instrument, consisting of a flexible metal or bamboo tongue or reed attached to a frame. Gopuz as the Turkmen calls it exists in nearly the same form and design all over the world. Although this instrument is used by lackeys […]
Alireza Hojjati is a renowned Zorkhane Morshed (master) from Yazd province in Iran. He is known for his expertise in playing the Zarb-e Zorkhane, a traditional Iranian percussion instrument used in the ancient Persian martial art of Zurkhaneh. He has honed his skills through years of training and dedication, and has become one of the […]
