Over the course of three episodes, we explore the rich traditions of Persian classical music and what makes it classical. Show more Over the course of three episodes, we explore the rich ...

TEHRAN- Iran's leading Kurdish family music ensemble, the Kamkars, are set to return to the live concert scene with a highly anticipated performance on January 11, marking the end of a six-year hiatus ...

All around you, people are dancing. The music is loud and the vibes are good. But in Iran, raves aren't just a night out. They're an act of defiance. A wave of protests has swept the country since ...

Only revolutionary music and religious songs were considered permissible, and almost all Iran's pop singers left for the USA. Gradually, classical Persian music, under the banner of Sufi music ...

He is also a vocalist in Iranian classical music, Azeri folk music, and Persian Sufi music, which refers to the devotional music of the Sufis, inspired by the works of Sufi poets like Rumi. Azad is ...