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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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Peykan and Its Place in Iranian Culture

  • Culture

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

Lloyd Miller and the Fusion of Jazz with Persian Rythms

  • Music

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

  • Fashion

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

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

  • Culture

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

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

  • Film

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

The Unstoppable Rise of Women in Iran’s Music

  • Music

Scrolling through the comments on a post titled “Which Album Changed… Read More

Fereydoun Farrokhzad’s Bold Vision and Unfiltered Remarks

  • Music

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

Oud Ispahan is Back and Better than Ever

  • Fashion

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

The Rise of Global Soft Drink Giants in Iran

  • Culture

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

  • Fashion

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