| Hermes Records | |
|---|---|
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| Founded | 1999 |
| Founder | Ramin Sadighi |
| Genre | World music Contemporary Classical Jazz |
| Country of origin | Iran |
| Location | Tehran |
| Official website | Official Web site |
Hermes Records is an independent record label founded in Tehran, Iran, in 1999 by Ramin Sadighi.[1] Under the slogan music for music, Hermes has published and produced mainly contemporary Persian music.
Hermes Records has published different styles and genres of contemporary Persian music, as well as interactions between western and oriental musical textures and harmonies.[2] It has been described as having "almost singlehandedly built a much needed platform for artists and fans of genuinely experimental Iranian music".[3] The label is officially distributed in Iran, Turkey, Italy, UK, France, Germany, Greece & BeNeLux.[citation needed]
- ^ Meadley, Phil (4 May 2007). "The Persian music-makers". The Independent. Archived from the original on 5 November 2013. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
- ^ Hodgson, Martin (22 April 2007). "Iran's other face". The Observer. Retrieved 21 April 2013.
- ^ Dunn, Lucinda; Shaeyghi, Nima (February 2009). "Global Ear: Tehran". The Wire. No. 300. p. 18.