TEHRAN-Two musicians from Iran are among the Bronze Medal winners of this year’s Global Music Awards.

Aydin Kazemizad and Behnam Khodarahmi are the Iranian musicians whose works have been recognized by the well-known international music competition, IRNA reported on Monday.

Kazemizad won the Bronze Medal for “Hajastam o Vajastam,” a children's music album, and Khodarahmi received the prize for “Bezan Tar Rhapsody,” which is a Persian classical piece.

“What makes this project special is the combination of traditional Iranian musical instruments with classical instruments,” Kazemizad said about his album, consisting of 12 tracks.

“Bezan Tar Rhapsody,” is a classical piece produced by a large orchestra consisting of prominent Iranian musicians.

Established in 2011, the Global Music Awards celebrates independent musicians. It is widely recognized by industry insiders as giving legitimacy to highly talented artists. 

Each year, the Global Music Awards receives hundreds of entries from around the world. Although the headquarters is based in California, the U.S., the participants are judged in an international competition, not just an American competition. 

The competition will make it easier for the winners to lock in bookings, be discovered by A&R executives, and be signed by labels.

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