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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…
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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…
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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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Shirin Aliabadi’s ‘Girls in Car’ Reflecting the Spirit of Youth

Shirin Aliabadi's work uniquely captures the evolving identity of young Iranians,… Read More

The Iconic Style of Soraya Esfandiari Lives On

Soraya Esfandiary, queen consort of Iran during the 1950s, captured global… Read More

Behind the Unfinished Scenes of ‘Bitter Almonds (1977)’

The film Bitter Almonds, directed by Iraj Ghaderi in 1977, was… Read More

Madgal and the Shadows of Online Harassment

Madgal's story highlights the darker side of online culture, where rumors… Read More

Hichkas’ Unforgettable Concert in Malaysia 2010

Fans of Persian hip-hop often look back with nostalgia on the… Read More

Peykan in the World of GTA Series

The Peykan, Iran's beloved classic car, brings a touch of nostalgic… Read More

Peykan and Its Place in Iranian Culture

The #Paykan, which debuted in 1967, marked the beginning of a… Read More

Lloyd Miller and the Fusion of Jazz with Persian Rythms

Lloyd Miller's time in Iran marked a unique fusion of two… Read More

Farah Diba: The Empress Who Defined Iranian Fashion for the World

Farah Diba Pahlavi, the former Empress of Iran, remains one of… Read More

Tehran’s Hilton: Where Fashion and Culture United Before 1979

The Hilton Hotel in Tehran, before 1979, was a symbol of… Read More