Dornob is a cross-generational Persian dastgah collective based in San Diego California.

We play Persian classical, folk, and original music in untraditional ways, using group concepts from jazz.

Our goal, in addition to friendship, crossing cultural bridges, learning the music, and having fun playing music, is to make Persian music accessible to young and non-Persian audiences. We play regularly at colleges in San Diego county.

In addition to Persian instruments: tar, tombak, ney, daf, santur, and qanun we also use fretless bass guitar and Persian-tuned keyboards to enhance our sound.

Dornob grew out of Darvak Ensemble who prefer a more traditional approach.

Our name was suggested by Nima when he and Kamron first started the band in 2000.

But also listen to Rumi:
Language is outside the door   
What are you the doorknob for?

Listen to our music and check out our calendar at MySpace.
Hope to see you at one of the gigs!