About Diyaar

 

Diyaar is a women’s Daf group, established in 2017 by Maestro Azin Marzabadi to encourage her advanced Daf London students to hone their skills through group rehearsals, engagements, and performances.

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Diyaar empowers Iranian women and girls through the Daf instrument, which is an ancient large Persian frame drum played by men in contemporary history. Today the Daf is becoming the most popular instrument for women in Iran who continue to make a break with the restrictions and limitations imposed on women musicians and artists.

Diyaar is the only women’s Daf group in the UK creating a positive environment for women to practice and perform this powerful art form.

Moreover, Diyaar promotes the appreciation of Iranian musical culture, connecting with diverse audiences and collaborating with other musicians. Diyaar supports community well-being through performances and workshops at schools, charities, and festivals.

Clearly, music has the power to transport you to another place and dimension and lift your heart. It breaks through barriers and limitations, brings back fond memories, and inspires hope for the future.

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