
Solo by Asal Malekzadeh
Daf
Asal Malekzadeh
Daf and percussion player
Asal Malekzadeh is one of Iran’s professional percussion musicians and has led the Sarmast Percussion Group since 2009. Through performances in Iran and abroad, teaching daf at Alzahra University, owning the brands Malek Percussion and MLK Percussion, and being introduced as an artist of the German company Meinl, she has established her position as an influential artist in the fields of daf, cajón, and percussion.
Daf Performance
Narrating Iranian rhythm through the daf
Percussion Artist
Daf, drums, cajón, and stage performance
Solo Performance
Asal Malekzadeh · Daf Solo


ASAL MALEKZADEH
Rhythm creator, musician, and stage artist


In Asal Malekzadeh’s works and performances, percussion instruments are not merely accompanying elements; rhythm becomes the main language of the narrative. Drawing on stage experience, deep knowledge of daf and percussion, and a visual approach to performance, she creates a space that moves between the authenticity of Iranian music and contemporary expression.
Her artistic character is shaped by the combination of technical precision, performance energy, sound design, and stage presence; a path that has moved beyond teaching and performance to create an independent signature in percussion music.
Rhythm
The main language of narrative
Stage
Live and stage presence
Identity
An independent sound signature
Rhythm as a language of expression
In Asal Malekzadeh’s view, the daf and percussion instruments are not merely performance tools; they carry feeling, movement, energy, and narrative, and can shape the emotional atmosphere of a work without words.
Professional identity in performance and education
Her presence in live performances, music projects, specialized education, and professional collaborations has formed the image of an artist with a precise and serious approach both on stage and in passing on experience.


Music Archive
Listen to selected works focused on rhythm, daf, and live performance
In this section, selected musical works by Asal Malekzadeh are presented with a focus on daf, Iranian rhythm, performance feeling, and modern arrangement. The tracks are available only for online listening, and no download option is displayed in the user interface.
Presentation Format
Online Streaming
Music Archive
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Daf
Asal Malekzadeh
Daf and percussion player

Daf
Asal Malekzadeh
Daf and percussion player

Cajon
Asal Malekzadeh
Daf and percussion player

Daf / Frame Drum / Dayereh
Asal Malekzadeh
Daf and percussion player
Asal Malekzadeh, a daf and percussion player, began her artistic journey in adolescence with a deep fascination for the sound of the daf. Through years of professional activity, from education and performance to theater, music albums, festivals, and international collaborations, she has built an independent identity in playing the daf, cajón, drums, and percussion instruments.
Understanding the artistic path, project atmosphere, and performance goal
Designing rhythm, sound color, and the role of percussion instruments
Rehearsal, performance, and coordination with the group or structure of the work
Final presentation for stage, recording, theater, or professional collaboration
Daf and Percussion
Professional performance of daf, cajón, drums, and percussion instruments, built on rhythm, stage energy, and years of experience in live performances, albums, and theatrical projects.
Theater and Stage Music
Collaboration in theatrical performances, stage projects, and musical works with a precise approach to feeling, narrative, rhythm, and the dramatic atmosphere of the work.
International Collaborations
Participation in projects, festivals, and artistic collaborations in Iran and abroad, including activity as an artist of the German company Meinl.
Education and Experience Sharing
Teaching daf and percussion based on practical stage experience, knowledge of Iranian and Kurdish rhythms, and years of training students on their professional music path.
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