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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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Behind The Scenes of Dariush Mehrjui’s ‘The Postman’

In memory of Dariush Mehrjui, who we lost on this day,… Read More

Fereydoun Farrokhzad’s Bold Vision and Unfiltered Remarks

Fereydoun Farrokhzad’s *Mikhak-e Noghrei* (Silver Violet), which aired from 1968, marked… Read More

Oud Ispahan is Back and Better than Ever

Dior’s Oud Ispahan, originally launched in 2012, has recently been reinterpreted… Read More

The Rise of Global Soft Drink Giants in Iran

During the decades leading up to the 1970s, the rivalry among… Read More

Revisit the Era of Googoosh with the Auction of her Iconic Fashion for Charity

In 2021, fans of Googoosh had a rare opportunity to own… Read More

Hichkas’s Handwritten Notebook Photos

The evolution from handwritten lyrics to digital notes reflects not only… Read More

The 1980s Fashion in the movie ‘ZoodPaz’

The Iranian comedy film ZoodPaz, directed by Rambod Javan, offers a… Read More

Cafe Naderi: A Hub of Tehran’s Inttelectual Life

Café Naderi, located in central Tehran, is one of the city's… Read More

The G-Wagon and Mohammad Reza Pahlavi: A Unique Chapter in Iran’s Automotive History

The Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon, an iconic vehicle renowned for its durability and… Read More

The Stranger and the Fog: Bahrām Beyzaie’s Surreal Classic Reborn in 4K

Fifty years ago, Bahrām Beyzaie introduced the world to *The Stranger… Read More