Caltex Records

Caltex Records (Persian: کلتکس رکوردز) is a record label based in Los Angeles, California. It was founded in 1980 by Iranian American immigrant Mehrdad Pakravan. The label focuses on Iranian music. In 1994, the label represented 75% of Persian musical artists in the world in part due to the exodus of musicians from Iran after the government banned popular music.[1]

Caltex Records
Parent companyCaltex Trading, Inc.
Founded1980 (1980)
FounderMehrdad Pakravan
Distributor(s)Caltex Music
GenrePersian music
Country of originUS
LocationCanoga Park, California
Official websitewww.caltexmusic.com

Notable artists

Artists and bands who have recorded with Caltex Records include:

See also

  • List of record labels

References

  1. Cockfield Jr., Errol A (21 November 1994). "Immigrant cashes in on sounds from home". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 3 March 2013.


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