A Musical Dialog of Civilizations: An Interview with Iran's Kuadrumana

A Musical Dialog of Civilizations: An Interview with Iran's Kuadrumana
by Melanie Falina

Thought to be more than 4,000 years old, Shiraz is the sixth most populous city in Iran and the economic center of southern Iran. Diverse and progressive whilst maintaining a strong cultural presence.

More than 1.2 million strong in population, Shiraz houses Iran's first solar power plant, a major oil refinery, and is a major center for Iran's electronic industries while also producing master crafts such as inlaid mosaic work, silver-ware, and carpet-weaving. It is also known as the 'city of poets' as it's the birth and resting place of the famous Persian poets Hafez and Sa'di.

One thing Iran isn't really known for however; at least not in other parts of the world, is heavy metal. That doesn't mean it doesn't exist there - far from it, there's a major underground scene that's been in existence since the late 1990's. However, it's difficult for a metal band to even record their music, and band members are often faced with accusations of Satanism. Even in America we are all too familiar with the whole "devil music" stigma, but at least here there are still ample opportunities for talented individuals to record and play their music - it's much more problematic in Iran.



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