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The 100 Best Songs of 2024: Staff Picks
Each year, as the calendar winds down, we embark on a cherished tradition: revisiting the vibrant world of Iranian music from the past year. The task of selecting the top 100 tracks of 2024 was both exhilarating and daunting, given the sheer diversity of styles, the emergence of fresh talents, and the release of thousands…
Red, Light, and Hafez: The Spirit of Yalda Night
Waiting excitedly behind the door of my grandmother’s house, each family member wears a piece of red clothing. The door opens to the warm, loud gathering. We’re greeted with kisses and hugs, our faces still ice-cold from the winter chill outside. Inside, relatives with red-stained hands peel mountains of pomegranates, snacks are piled high on…
Berklee and Beyond: Independent Journeys in Music
Art is an echo of origins. It thrives on experiences, beliefs, and the spaces where we first find our voice. In The Roots Issue of The Persian Magazine, we’ve journeyed into the creative minds of three extraordinary musicians connected not only by their shared experience at Berklee College of Music but also by their distinct…

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Potential Effects of “Belaad” Label On The Future of Persian Rap

"Cheshm Dar Barabare Cheshm" (Eye for an Eye) by Hiphopologist, composed… Read More

Belaad: A New Chapter In The Careers of Hiphopologist, Vinak, and Ashkan Kagan

In recent months, the presence of Hiphopologist, Vinak, and Ashkan Kagan… Read More

Ashna: A 17-Year-Old Rapper And A Fresh Face In Persian Rap

Not long ago, a short video of a 17-year-old rapper named… Read More

Reza Pishro Sold His Viral Meme Video, “Any Problem?!” As An NFT

The evolution of humor in Iranian society has taken a fascinating… Read More

The 10 Best Persian Music Videos of 2023

Music videos have played a pivotal role within the realm of… Read More

Koorosh Reveals His New Video Game ‘KooriRun’

The creation of a game based on the character Koorosh, one… Read More