Assyrian music

Assyrian music encompasses the traditional sounds and styles of the Assyrian people, an ancient ethnic group from the region of Mesopotamia, primarily in modern-day Iraq, Iran, Turkey, and Syria. It features unique instruments like the oud (a stringed instrument), tambourine, and various flutes. The music often blends Middle Eastern melodies and rhythms, with themes of love, heritage, and daily life. Assyrian songs can be vocal or instrumental, and they play a vital role in cultural celebrations and ceremonies, preserving a rich history and identity for the community, especially among the diaspora.