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- Fereydoun Shahbazian, a celebrated Iranian composer and musician, passed away in a Tehran hospital on Saturday, due ...

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 ...

Music, musical instruments and musical performances have been tightly controlled in Iran since the 1979 Islamic revolution and concerts are often limited to Persian classical music or instrumental ...