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| • | The Persian cat is one of the oldest breeds of cat. The Persian cat originates from Iran (Persia). A show-quality Persian has an extremely long thick coat, short legs, a wide head with the ears set far apart, large eyes, and an extremely foreshortened muzzle. The breed was originally established with a short (but not non-existent) muzzle, but over time this feature has become extremely exaggerated, and Persians are prone to a number of health problems (specifically affecting their sinuses and breathing) caused by it. However, conscientious breeders eliminate this by careful choice of breeding stock, as the goal is first and always healthy cats.
Persian cats can have any colour or markings including points, tortoiseshell, blue, and tabby. There was an attempt to establish the silver Persian as a separate breed called the Sterling, but it was not accepted and silver and gold longhaired cats are judged in the Persian category of cat shows. Persian cats with point are refered to as Colourpoint Persian in Europe and Himalayan (cat) in United States.
Because their fur is too long and dense for them to maintain themselves, Persian cats need extensive and regular grooming. To keep their fur in its best condition, they must be bathed regularly, dried carefully afterwards, and brushed thoroughly every day. Their eyes need to be checked for problems on a regular basis because some animals have trouble keeping them clean.
A Persian cat without an established and registered pedigree is classed as a domestic longhair cat.
Cat breeds
Source: [wikipedia: persian (cat)]
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Afro - Persian Kamancheh Fusion |
| | mp3s of experimental kamancheh by larri. explorations in afro-persian kamancheh music.
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An Introduction to Persian Music |
| | a good article about persian music and its history by prof. hormoz farhat
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Avazeh |
| | homepage of anis moin, an iranian singer living in sweden. features news, biography, discography and some music samples.
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Classical Persian Music |
| | a brief about classical persian music with historical approach
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Eshgh-e-Iran |
| | 24/7 persian music, live radio, music of today and yesterday from outside and inside of iran.
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Fariborz Lachini |
| | fariborz lachini - composing unique scores for film, television, theatre and interactive multimedia with a middle eastern feel. his website includes news blog, music room, biography, filmography and discography sections.
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Googoosh.com |
| | official site for the pop singer, with concert calendar, news, image gallery, biography and messages for her fans.
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Hossein Behroozinia |
| | canada-based barbat player. includes profile, tour schedule, discography with audio samples, an introduction to the barbat, and links.
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Hossein Omoumi |
| | a ney player that includes his biography, press, concerts, discography and photos.
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Iranian/Persian Music |
| | large audio files of persian music (format: au/wav)
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IranMidi.com |
| | midi files of persian songs.
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Kereshmeh Records |
| | kereshmeh records is a non-profit organization. it has information of persian music, artists, musical instruments and a music mailing list.
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Lian Records |
| | liän records presents a new approach to music inspired by mystical world music and persian sufi music and literature. it has a good section about persian music with some good articles.
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Majid Nazempour |
| | official website of majid nazempour, iranian oud player. in his website you can find his biography, history of oud and some nice pictures of oud.
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Maryam Yusefzadeh |
| | us-based website for persian music by maryam yusefzadeh. her website contains her music production, news and calendar.
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Moein |
| | fan site for the pop singer, containing his biography and discography.
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Mohammad Esfahani |
| | official site of the iranian singer, with biography, discography and upcoming concerts. [english / farsi]
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Omid Lotfi |
| | website of omid lotfi, setar, divan and daf player. his website includes some useful articles, sample sound files and his activities.
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Parissa |
| | iran-based classical persian vocalist. site includes biography and photo album.
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Persian Art and Culture |
| | information about persian art music, the instruments, musicians and radif.
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Persian Music at Mahour Productions |
| | persian traditional and folk music on cds, books and tapes.
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Persian Musicians |
| | interview with pejman akbarzadeh, iranian journalist and a member of artists without frontiers.
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Probe Music |
| | quintet that plays a fusion of persian, american jazz, indian, spanish, gypsy and gamelon. site features music samples, reviews and ordering information.
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Ritual and Religious Music in Iran |
| | mohammad reza darvish discusses the music of muslims, christians, jews and zoroastrians in iran.
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Santur.com |
| | website of dr. manoochehr sadeghi includes information about santur (persian hammered dulcimer), radif music and articles about persian art music.
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Setar |
| | information about masters, techniques, sound samples, history of setar and related instruments.
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Taaj Esfahani |
| | homepage of a master of persian traditional singing. features some song samples. [site in farsi and english]
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Tanbour |
| | tanbour.org is a new york base institute focused on performing and teaching persian sufi, spiritual and folk music.
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The Shayda Institute |
| | shayda institute website is of maestro mohammad reza lotfi and has some useful articles about persian music.
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Tinoush Bahrami |
| | website of tinoush bahrami, tar and setar player. his site includes some info about him, his musical activities and sound files.
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Tombak Network |
| | dedicated to promoting the persian goblet drum. includes artists, articles, book and audio reviews, courses and players.
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