Rastak is a well-known band in Iranian contemporary folk music that was formed as an experimental music group in 1997. The group seeks to collect, record and interpret Persian folk music for a global audience. Rastak incorporates language, culture and history as well as merge traditional instruments and forms with contemporary rhythms. Rastak Music Group has done extensive research into Persian folk music both academically and in practice.
For the past two decades Rastak has been focused on the sound of Iranian folklore and diverse cultures; resulting in five albums, five singles and numerous domestic and overseas concert tours.