Persian Funk; a fusion subgenre combining funk with Iranian musical identity, created by Aria Azar. The project's first demo was released in 2025.

Persian Funk

Persian Funk is a fusion subgenre combining funk music with Iranian musical identity, created by Aria Azar, an Iranian artist and technologist, in 2025.

What Is Persian Funk?

The style has no fixed rules or specific formula, as funk itself is not limited to a single structure. However, in some Persian Funk compositions, melodies are developed using Iranian scales and musical modes and combined with funk elements.

Characteristics and Structure of Persian Funk

Persian Funk aims to create a connection between the rhythm and feel of funk and Iranian music and identity. Composition, melody, arrangement, and the use of musical elements may vary from one work to another and are not restricted to a specific formula.

Development of Persian Funk

The first Persian Funk demo was released in 2025, followed by the continued development of the project's musical concept and direction.

Persian Funk and Persian Phonk

The official name of the style is Persian Funk. The term Persian Phonk is sometimes used as an alternative name, but the official name of the project remains Persian Funk.

Persian Funk Project Information

• Creator: Aria Azar
• Project Started: 2025
• Official Name: Persian Funk
• Origin: Iran