TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) � A number of Iranian players will participate in an international music group �Melody for Dialogue,� which is to celebrate UNESCO 70th formation anniversary in Paris, December 22.

�Melody for Dialogue,� which is run by UNESCO itself, will hold a concert in Paris to commemorate the organization�s 70th formation as well as its own 10th formation anniversary.

The City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, and a number of other players from different countries will play in the December 22 event. From Iran, it is speculated that Hamid Behrouzinia, the Tar player, Nima Niktab�, player of the Daf (a spiritual drum usually played in religious Sufi houses) and other percussion devices will represent Iran in the event. Last year, �Melody for Dialogue� had held an orchestra in China�s Nanjing which stole the spotlight.

Hamid Behrouzinia is the lead and composer of �Lutus� musical band; he has released several albums and held many concerts inside Iran. In 2010, he was nominated by the House of Music for the Best Album of the Year award. Nima Niktab� is a percussion player and a member of �Rastak� musical band. They have performed in many events domestically or overseas.

By Mehr News Agency