Few artists can say they’re creating something entirely new and unique, but for musician and producer Danny Asadi – pioneer of Persian trap music – it’s all he’s ever done. Growing up in Ohio ...

For member of 15-strong group Hamsaz Ensemble Freesia, folk music can build connection and understanding across difference ...

For centuries, the classical music “canon” has been dominated by European male figures. Times are changing, though, and many diverse voices are finally finding a foothold in the genre — and one need ...

Ali Saeidi; a singer and vocal coach, in an interview with Mehr news agency, in addition to providing some explanation about their (with his twin brother) newest musical activities, has stated that ...

Kurdish merchant Rashad Shalboosh reports a major shift from traditional Kurdish instruments like the Tanbur to Western ...

The song, titled "Boland Bala" (Lofty Figure) features lyrics by Baba Taher Oryan and is based on a folk song from Shiraz. It has been reimagined with electronic music and kamancheh accompaniment.

Iranian electronic producers are having a moment. After decades of pushback by the Islamic Republic on Western influences, a new underground generation is using digital, lyricless sounds to challenge ...

This article was updated May 7 at 11:35 a.m. Students may be able to declare a minor in Iranian music beginning fall 2019. The minor, pending approval from the Academic Senate, would be the first ...

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