Young Iranian musician Parvaz Homay draws on classical Persian music and poetry, but he offers his own interpretations and also writes original lyrics that have disturbed government officials to the ...

BEIRUTBEIRUT — During a tour of Europe last year, Iran’s undisputed master of Persian classical music performed a song with a distinctly modern theme – “Brotherhood in Arms” – calling on Iranians to ...

"World music in general is growing," affirms recording artist Kayhan Kalhor, "but Persian music has been under-sung, for many political and social reasons." Many Americans, he realizes, aren't aware ...

Although his music has its roots in Classical Persian music, he allows himself to explore new musical styles. Kamjoo moved to Montreal in 1997 and has been collaborating with various ensembles in ...

Iran's greatest master of Persian classical music Mohammad Reza Shajarian, middle, performs with Mojgan Shajarian, 2nd left, and Majid Derakhshani composer, 2nd right, during a concert with Shahnaz ...

Under the baton of renowned multi-instrumentalist Hamid Reza Dadoo, the musicians presented a repertoire of Iranian classical music, showcasing the country's rich musical heritage. The concert ...

Plus, get the best of BroadwayWorld delivered to your inbox, and unlimited access to our editorial content across the globe. This entrancing concert brings together three brilliant musicians in the ...

I almost didn’t hear about this concert in time to share, but Iranian vocalist Mohammad Reza Shajarian, one of the greatest living practitioners of Persian classical music, is making a rare local ...

Mohammed Reza Shajarian, widely considered the greatest singer of Iranian classical music today, is the center of this immodestly named group; his intense vocals can be both gorgeous and sorrowful, ...

Listen to series host and podcast contributor Megan Vahdat sit down with the director of UCLA’s Iranian music program, Dr. Shahab Paranj, to discuss the importance of sharing traditional Iranian music ...

The long history of Jews in Iran is associated with honorable achievements in business, science and the arts. There have been many Jewish writers, poets and musicians throughout Iranian history, ...