Lloyd Miller (musician)

Lloyd Miller (November 11, 1938 – December 27, 2024) was an American jazz musician. He was known for his research in Persian and Afghan music. He was proficient in several instruments across jazz, ethnic, and world music traditions.

Miller was a scholar of Persian music, earning a doctorate in Middle East Studies and authoring several works on Persian and Afghan musical traditions. His publications include Music and Song in Persia: The Art of Avaz and Afghan Music and Dance: Shared Arts of Persia's Past, Highlighting 1970s Herat, both of which explore the cultural and historical connections between the two regions. In addition to his academic work, he was an arts writer and public relations officer, contributing to the promotion and understanding of Persian and Afghan music.

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